ALMOND PASTRY PUFFS
This tender, nutty almond pastry is one of my favorite brunch treats. It looks and tastes so special, people won't believe you made it yourself. It's good that the recipe makes two! -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Brunch
Time 1h
Yield 2 pastries (11 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons cold water; stir with a fork until blended. Shape dough into a ball; divide in half. Place dough 3 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet; pat each into a 12x3-in. rectangle., In a large saucepan, bring remaining butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and remaining flour until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Spread over rectangles. Bake at 400° until topping is lightly browned, 18-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, water and extract; beat until smooth. Spread over pastries; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE CREAM PUFFS WITH ALMOND CREAM
This makes for a very elegant dessert. You can make these ahead of time, early in the day, and serve them after dinner with coffee or brandy.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- ALMOND CREAM: In a nonreactive saucepan, combine the almond paste, 1 cup half-and-half and sugar. Whisk to dissolve. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half. Whisk well.
- Remove the milk from the heat and add some of the hot liquid to the egg mixture and mix well. Add the egg mixture back to the simmering milk and place over the heat.
- Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Pour into a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pastry cream. Cool completely before using.
- CHOCOLATE PUFFS: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar and stir until butter is melted.
- Add flour and cocoa powder all at once; stir vigorously until mixture pulls away from side of pan. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Place or pipe 1/4 cup of mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2" apart. Bake for 30-40 minutes until puffed and firm. Allow to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
- ASSEMBLY: Using a pastry bag with a star tip, fill bag with Almond cream. Using the tip, pierce the side of a chocolate puff and begin squeezing almond cream into the center, slowly removing the tip and ending with a swirl as it exits the puff. Repeat with remaining puffs. (You can also opt to cut them in half horizontally and fill with the almond cream, then replace the tops like a sandwich).
- Place on a silver platter (metal will help keep them cool), cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove plastic wrap and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
2 DANISH ALMOND PUFFS
I have been making this delicious Danish treat since the early 60's! I received this recipe from a close friend when I lived in Racine, Wisc. I always have extra recipe copies ready for my friends after they taste this in my home. Great for coffee clutches, or a breakfast treat for over-night company! I usually put frosting...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Snacks
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Crust: Cut 1/2 cup butter into the 1 cup of flour.. to make a coarse mixture. Stir in the cold water. Shape into a ball, divide in half.
- 2. Put a paper baking sheet onto a cookie sheet. Then pat out each 1/2 into a 3x12 inch oblong crust on the baking sheet. Make a very small ridge all around the crust.
- 3. FILLING: Into a saucepan put 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add almond extract. Quickly stir in the 1 cup of flour. Beat well. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each.
- 4. Spread this mixture onto each crust. Bake in a pre-heated oven 375 degrees. About 45 minutes. Until puffed and golden. Remove from oven.
- 5. FROSTING: Blend powdered sugar, salt, almond extract and enough milk to make a good spreading consistency. Frost while slightly warm. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Cut into slices and serve.
EASY ALMOND MINCE PIE PUFFS
Make a Christmas staple with some homemade mince pies made with puff pastry. Serve for breakfast, or enjoy hot with vanilla ice cream for dessert
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured surface, and cut in half lengthways. Cut each half into six, so you have 12 squares. Working with one square at a time, fold in half diagonally to create a triangle. Lay the triangle out with the folded edge facing you. Cut a ½cm border along the other two edges, stopping just before the two cuts intersect. Carefully unfold the pastry, then brush the borders with a little beaten egg. Lift the far left corner of the pastry and fold it over to the right, pressing it down gently against the inner right corner to seal. Repeat from the far right corner of the pastry to the inner left corner. Arrange the pastries over two baking trays lined with baking parchment, and spoon 1 tsp mincemeat into the middle of each. Top each with a few flaked almonds. Will keep chilled for up to 24 hrs.
- Heat the oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 6½. Brush the pastry with more egg and bake for 15-20 mins until puffed up and golden. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy warm, or leave to cool completely. Once cooled, will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for two days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
ALMOND PUFFS
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Bring a quart of water to a boil, add almonds, boil one minute, drain, slip off skins, allow to dry, lightly toast in oven. Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees. Process almonds until finely chopped. Beat egg whites until stiff. Slowly add nuts, sugar, vanilla. Drop by scant tablespoons onto parchment, leaving plenty of space between cookies. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until pale golden. Cool 5 minutes, turn parchment upside-down, and carefully peel off. Cool cookies will keep several weeks in an airtight tin.
GMAS ALMOND PUFFS
Categories Cookies Dessert Hanukkah Christmas Eve
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- beat butter, flour, sugar for 20 minutes add vanilla and beat 10 min more fold in nuts drop on cookie sheet bake until very pale approx. 20 minutes sift powdered sugar over tops when cool
ALMOND PUFFS
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With bits of almonds peppered through the sweet dough, plus the extra crunch on top, no one can resist the almondy goodness of this breakfast treat. What's great, you bake them in muffin tins, so they are easy to transport and share.1. Grease 16 to 20 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches.2. Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup sugar, the shortening, salt, egg, and 1 cup flour. Blend with electric mixer on low speed 1/2 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour and 1/3 cup almonds.3. Spoon batter into muffin cups filling each 1/2 full. Mix remaining 1/3 cup almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar sprinkle on batter.4. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double. Dough is ready if indention remains when touched.5. Heat oven to 350°.6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.1 PUFF: Calories 355 (Calories from Fat 110) Fat 12g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 250mg Carbohydrates 60g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 3g.
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Almond Puffs Recipes
Almond puffs are a delectable treat that everyone loves. Whether you are preparing them for a special occasion or as a dessert, almond puffs are a wonderful treat. These little delicacies are perfect for any occasion, and you can make them in a variety of different ways. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect almond puffs.
What are Almond Puffs?
Almond puffs are made by combining dough, butter, and almonds. The pastry is rolled out into thin strips, and the almonds are placed on top of the dough. The strips are then rolled up and baked in the oven. The perfect almond puffs are light, flaky, and have a buttery texture. The almonds add a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor to the pastry.
Ingredients for Almond Puffs
In order to make almond puffs, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 1 egg white.
You can add in other ingredients such as lemon juice, cinnamon, or honey to make the almond puffs more flavorful.
Instructions to Make Almond Puffs
Here is how you can make almond puffs at home:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine the flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until the dough becomes smooth and forms a ball. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Sprinkle the chopped almonds over the dough and roll it up. Cut the roll into pieces that are approximately 1 inch wide.
- Place the pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush egg white onto the top of each piece.
- Bake the almond puffs for approximately 20-25 minutes or until they are a golden brown color. Allow them to cool before serving.
Variations of Almond Puffs
There are many variations of almond puffs that you can experiment with. You can add different flavors and ingredients to create a unique version of this classic dessert. Here are some popular variations:
- Chocolate Almond Puffs: Add a little bit of cocoa powder to the dough to create a chocolatey twist.
- Apricot Almond Puffs: Add a dollop of apricot jam to the dough before rolling it up.
- Cinnamon Almond Puffs: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough before baking.
- Lemon Almond Puffs: Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the dough before baking.
Serving Suggestions for Almond Puffs
Almond puffs are a versatile dessert that can be served in many different ways. Here are some serving suggestions:
- Drizzle honey on top of the almond puffs before serving.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the almond puffs.
- Serve with whipped cream and chopped strawberries on top of the almond puffs.
- Serve with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy evening treat.
Conclusion
Almond puffs are a delicious dessert that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and flaky pastry that everyone will love. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or just looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea, almond puffs are the perfect choice.