French Almond Puff Pastry Delight with Creamy Filling

Decadent French Almond Puff Pastry Dessert

Indulge in this exquisite French dessert, a blend of buttery, flaky puff pastry filled with a luscious, creamy almond filling. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of sugar and the rich flavor of almonds, this dessert is a delightful end to any meal. Whether you’re a dessert enthusiast or a pastry aficionado, this French almond puff pastry dessert is sure to impress. Follow this carefully crafted recipe to recreate a French patisserie experience in the comfort of your kitchen.

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert

Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 sheets of puff pastry (200 grams)
• 50 grams almond flour
• 50 grams butter, softened
• 50 grams sugar
• 1 egg
• 5 ml almond extract
• 20 ml milk
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

Method

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
• In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
• Add the almond flour, egg, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
• Add the pinch of salt and cinnamon, giving a final mix.
• Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into 4 equal-sized rectangles.
• Divide the almond filling into 2 equal parts and spread it over 2 of the puff pastry rectangles, leaving a 1 cm border.
• Place the remaining puff pastry rectangles over the almond-filled ones, and press the edges to seal.
• Brush the top of the pastries with a little milk to help them brown.
• Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

• For an extra flaky pastry, make sure the puff pastry is very cold before baking.
• Using a fork to seal the edges of the pastry can help to prevent the filling from leaking out.
• For a glossy finish, brush the top with an egg wash (beaten egg with a little water) instead of milk.

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