PITHIVIERS

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This cake is a specialty from the region around the French city of Orléans. It is puff pastry filled with frangipane (almond paste).

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 cup almond flour
3 large egg yolks, divided
2 tablespoons rum
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add almond flour, 2 egg yolks, and rum; mix until frangipane is smooth.
  • Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 2 equal circles. Place the first circle on the baking sheet and pierce several times with a fork. Spread frangipane on the circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  • Brush uncovered puff pastry edge with a little water and lay the second puff pastry circle on top. Seal the edges by pressing together.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut a decorative pattern around the rim. Trace decorative lines onto the surface without cutting all the way through. Beat remaining egg yolk with a fork; brush over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until pastry is puffed up and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Place pithiviers under the broiler and broil until a golden, shiny crust forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1213.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 290.2 mg, Fat 112.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 58 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

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