Best 7 2 Danish Almond Puffs Recipes

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If you're craving a delectable pastry that combines sweet and nutty flavors, look no further than Danish almond puffs. These delightful treats are characterized by their flaky puff pastry exterior and a rich almond filling, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these Danish almond puffs are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these delectable pastries right in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect Danish almond puffs.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND PUFF



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Baking a traditional almond Scandinavian coffee cake is streamlined using cream puff pastry.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Coffee Cake     Pastry     Almond     Nut     Dessert     Breakfast and Brunch

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Pastry
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
2 tablespoons water
Topping
1 cup water
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Garnish
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place 1 cup flour in bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons water with fork until flour mixture is just moistened. Shape dough into ball. Pat dough into 10-inch circle on ungreased baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Combine 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil and butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup flour and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball . Remove from heat.
  • Add 1 egg at a time, beating with whisk or wooden spoon after each addition until smooth and glossy.
  • Spread egg mixture over pastry circle. Bake 50-55 minutes or until surface is crisp and golden. Cool completely. (Topping rises during baking and shrinks during cooling, forming custard-like layer.)
  • Combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in bowl until well mixed. Add enough milk for desired glazing consistency.
  • Drizzle glaze over puff; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 75 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber

ALMOND DANISH PUFF



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This is yet another of my family's recipes. My mom used to make this every Christmas morning. It was and is a special treat that I hope to carry on with my family. This recipe came from an old Betty Crocker cookbook. Glaze recipe for the puff follows the instructions.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 -2 tablespoon warm water or 1 -2 tablespoon milk
sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cut 1/2 cup softened butter into 1 cup flour, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until particles are size of coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; mix with fork.
  • Gather pastry into ball; divide in half.
  • Pat each half into rectangle, 12x3 inches, about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in 2-quart saucepan; remove from heat.
  • Quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour.
  • Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat.
  • Add eggs; beat until smooth. Spread half of the topping over each rectangle.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until topping is crisp and brown; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Spread with Creamy Almond Glaze; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Creamy Almond Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tbsp butter, softened; 1/2 to 1 tsp almond extract; 1-2 tbsp warm water or milk.
  • Mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable and glaze the Danish puff.

DANISH ALMOND PUFF



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My mom used to make this Almond Puff every year for Christmas. It is very elegant and pretty--and surprisingly easy to make. I almost always have every ingredient already in my cupboard. I made it myself for the first time and my husband loved it. I'm planning to make it for his mom when she comes to visit. This is a fun one to share.

Provided by WarringEagle

Categories     Yeast Bread

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
½ cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 tablespoons candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup of flour in a medium bowl. Mix in butter using a fork or a pastry blender. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over, and stir with a fork until dough comes together. Divide into two balls. Pat dough into two long strips on an ungreased baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Gradually stir in the eggs until well blended. Divide evenly, and spread over the two crusts on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the Danish, and decorate with candy sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 192.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

EASY DANISH ALMOND PASTRIES



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If you have made a traditional Danish pastry, then you know how labor-intensive the dough can be to make. This recipe offers a comparatively quick, flaky, buttery, almond paste-filled Danish. The taste is phenomenal.

Provided by Lance F

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough, divided
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg, separated, divided
2 ¼ ounces sliced almonds
1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal the seams of the dough to prevent from separation.
  • Roll almond paste into a thin sheet, large enough to cover your cake pan. Cut edges with a knife or rolling pizza cutter.
  • Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric mixer; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth with no lumps remaining. Spread evenly on top of dough. Place rolled out almond paste on top of cheese mixture.
  • Open the remaining tube of crescent dough, unroll it, and put on top of the almond paste. Seal all of the seams and ensure dough covers the entire top of the pan. Whisk egg white and use a pastry brush to spread on the top of the rolled out dough. Spread sliced almonds on top to coat. Lightly sprinkle remaining white sugar evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water for glaze together in a bowl. Drizzle over the top of the cooled Danish and cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 186.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

DANISH PUFF



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You can serve this double-textured pastry as a bread or dessert. What an elegant addition to a brunch buffet table!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water or milk
Chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place 1 cup flour in medium bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; toss with fork.
  • Gather pastry into a ball; divide in half. Pat each half into 12x3-inch rectangle, about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil; remove from heat. Quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Spread half of the topping over each rectangle.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until topping is crisp and brown; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients except nuts until smooth and spreadable. Spread over top of pastry; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

DANISH PUFF



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I remember Mom making this cream puff variation for special occasions. -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons ice water
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
ICING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. On greased baking sheets, press each portion into 12x3-in. rectangle., For topping, in a saucepan, heat butter and water to a rolling boil. Add flour and salt all at once and beat until blended. Cook over low heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Add extract; continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Spread half of the mixture over each rectangle., Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool on pans 10 minutes., Mix first four icing ingredients until smooth; spread over warm pastries. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY DANISH PUFFS



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It's worth the extra effort to make this delightful candy cane-shaped dessert. Best of all, the recipe makes two pastries, so it's perfect for gift-giving. -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 pastries (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
TOPPING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each into a 14x2-1/2-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet; curve one end of each pastry to form tops of canes. Refrigerate while preparing topping., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine water, butter and salt; bring to a rolling boil. Add flour all at once and beat until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Add extract; continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Spread over pastry dough., Bake 60-70 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, water and extract until smooth. Spread over pastries; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality almond paste: This will ensure that your puffs have a rich, nutty flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Chill the dough before shaping: This will help the dough hold its shape better.
  • Bake the puffs until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Dust the puffs with powdered sugar before serving: This will add a touch of sweetness and elegance.

Conclusion:

Danish almond puffs are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their light and airy texture, rich almond flavor, and delicate sweetness, these puffs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these almond puffs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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