The Best Almond Puff Pastry Recipe – A Nostalgic Family Favourite
A nostalgic holiday treat with a buttery, flaky crust, a delicate almond-flavored filling, and a sweet glaze that’s both elegant and easy to make.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
For the almond pastry dough:
- 1 cup butter divided
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups flour divided
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 eggs
For the almond glaze:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Enough milk to make a runny consistency like heavy cream
Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp water over, and stir with a fork until the mixture forms a ball.
Divide dough into two equal pieces, and pat into 2 strips, 12” x 3” on an ungreased cookie sheet. Set aside.
In a medium pot heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water until boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat.
Add 3 eggs to the ball, all at once, and beat until smooth.
Spread over strips to fully cover, sealing to the edges very well.*
Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top looks dry and lightly brown.
Cool completely.
Drizzle almond glaze over puff diagonally. Refrigerate any leftovers.