ALMOND PUFF

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This old-fashioned Danish has a tender crust, a cream puff layer and an almond glaze. Serve it for breakfast or as a dessert.- Mary Ims, Yankton, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
PUFF LAYER:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted and chopped

Steps:

In a bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and toss with a fork. Shape dough into a ball. Pat into two 12-in. x 3-in. strips, drop 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Set aside. , In a large saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Spread over crusts, covering completely., Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until puffed and light browned. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, extract and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over warm puffs. Sprinkle with almonds. Cut into 1-in. strips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.