ALMOND PUFF PASTRIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.