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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
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