Almond Puff Pastries
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
My husband comes from a family of almond growers, so I use almonds often in my baking. These puff pastries have a crisp topping and creamy filling.
—Barbara Harrison, Monte Sereno, California
SERVINGS: 18
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, separated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Confectioners' sugar
Directions:
Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into nine 3-in. squares. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry squares. In another bowl, beat egg white; add almonds and sugar. Spread over each square.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until well puffed and browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
Split pastries in half horizontally. Fill with whipped cream; replace tops. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately. Yield: 18 servings.