Almond Pastry

Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly fragrant, this Almond Pastry recipe is the epitome of elegance in homemade baking. Crafted with a golden, tender pastry shell and filled with a luscious almond cream made from almond meal, sugar, and a hint of vanilla and almond extracts, this pastry offers a perfect balance of nutty sweetness. The recipe is enhanced with a delicate sprinkle of sliced almonds for a satisfying crunch and baked to perfection for a golden, aromatic finish. Ideal as a breakfast treat, an afternoon indulgence, or a centerpiece dessert, this pastry is deceptively simple to make yet leaves a lasting impression. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a bakery-level delight that will impress any guest. Perfect for almond lovers and pastry enthusiasts alike, this recipe is your ticket to an unforgettable homemade pastry experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 200 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 100 milliliters Cold water
• 1 Egg yolk
• 100 grams Almond meal
• 100 grams Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 50 grams Sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the pastry dough. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Add 150 grams of cold, cubed butter to the flour and use a pastry blender or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add cold water a little at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

While the dough is chilling, prepare the almond filling. In a medium bowl, combine almond meal, sugar, and the remaining butter (50 grams) at room temperature. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the almond meal mixture, and mix well. Stir in the heavy cream until the filling is smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 6

Spread the almond filling evenly over the rolled-out pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 7

Gently roll up the pastry from the long side, like a jelly roll, and tuck the ends under to seal.

Step 8

Place the rolled pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down. Brush with egg yolk.

Step 9

Sprinkle sliced almonds over the pastry roll, pressing them in gently.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Allow the almond pastry to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	909.5 grams (909.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3884

Total Fat 270.70g	347%
Saturated Fat 115.10g	576%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 853mg	284%
Sodium 2513mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 323.60g	118%
Dietary Fiber 24.20g	86%
Total Sugars 106.80g
Protein 67.30g	135%

Vitamin D 66IU	331%
Calcium 492mg	38%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 1501mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 32.4%