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Almond danish pastry broken in half with filling inside and sliced almonds on top

Easy Puff Pastry Almond Danishes

Shockingly easy pastries made with puff pastry and a sweet almond filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings12 Danishes

Ingredients

Frangipane (Almond Filling)

  • 100 g Butter, softened 1 standard 4oz stick
  • 100 g Sugar ½ cup
  • 100 g Eggs 2 large
  • 100 g Almond Flour 1 cup
  • 15 g All Purpose Flour 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 standard box Puff Pastry, thawed in fridge Use both sheets
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Glaze

  • ¾ cup Powdered sugar plus a little extra for sprinkling on top
  • ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Water or milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Make Frangipane

  • Cream butter and sugar just until smooth- but do not beat it until fluffy. Add eggs gradually, mixing until incorporated. Stir in almond flour, all purpose flour, and extract just until combined. Set aside.

Assembly and Baking

  • Remove puff pastry sheets from packaging.  Working with one at a time, unfold onto lightly floured work surface.  Use a rolling pin to very lightly roll pastry in all directions, just to smooth and even out shape.
  • Dough should not be rolled so much that it extends in size more than about 1/2 inch on all sides. If you roll your pastry too flat, your finished baked pastries will be flat and tough!
  • Cut dough one direction on each of the 2 folded creases.  Cut dough just one more time the other direction, down the center, creating 6 even rectangles. 
    Place rectangles evenly spaced on baking sheet, repeat with second pastry sheet. 
  • Using a knife, lightly score each rectangle about 1/4 inch in on all sides.  You do not need to cut all the way through the dough- but if you do, no worries!
  • Add about 1½-2 tablespoons frangipane to the center of each pastry. Gently spread, keeping the filling toward the center and not extending past the score line. Top with a few sliced almonds.
  • Bake pastries in preheated oven until pastry is puffed and edges are very lightly golden brown, around 15 minutes, but all pastry brands and ovens bake differently. I'd set a timer for 10-12 and then keep an eye on them!
  • Remove pan from oven and let cool until just warm (or completely cool).

Finish and Glaze

  • Combine glaze ingredients adding milk/water very slowly just until it comes together in a nice drizzly consistency. If it's still too thick, add more drop by drop so you don't overdo it.
  • Sprinkle each pastry with powdered sugar (I use a small fine mess sieve for even sprinkling) and drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 66mg, Potassium: 44mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 253IU, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts, Pastries
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Easy Puff Pastry Almond Danishes
Calories: 208kcal
Cost: $10
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