This is one of those recipes that I remember having every Christmas since I was a kid. It’s one of those treats that looks decadent and time consuming, but it really is not as hard as you think pastry would be.
If you love almond you will adore this flakey delight.
This makes a great breakfast treat Christmas morning and it can easily be made days before and even freezes well (just let it cool and wrap it well).
Almond Puff Pastry
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Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 2 Tbsps water
- Top:
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract or more
- powder sugar & 1/2 tsp of almond extract
- sliced almonds roasted slightly
Instructions
- Blend together the first three ingredients with a pastry cutter or 2 forks. The mixture will be course and crumbly. Divide it into two balls. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll into long pieces (about 4″ by 12″) and spread on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring to boil over low heat the water and butter. Add flour when the water comes to a boil. Turn off the heat and continue to stir until the batter leaves the sides of the pan. Add the eggs, one egg at a time and then add the almond extract. Divide into two parts and spread over the crust, making certain that it is covered completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 40- 45 minutes.
- While still warm, drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar, water and almond extract. Sprinkle with sliced, roasted almonds.
I hope you’ll give it a try & love it as much as I do!
Thanks for stopping by…
I am confused why you make two balls. Are you making two at a time?
Yes this makes 2 pastries.
Hi Maryann, I LOVE almond! This looks DELISH! Hope you and your fam had a blessed Xmas! xo
This looks fabulous! I think I’ll add it to my (already huge!) list of things I am making for the Christmas Day Brunch I am hosting. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I think everyone will love this!
Merry Christmas Maryann!
Nancy