Best 7 Best Almond Danish Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of creating the perfect almond danish, a delectable pastry that combines the delicate flavor of almonds with a flaky, buttery crust. With its origins in Denmark, this sweet treat has captured the hearts of many with its irresistible aroma and exquisite taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the best almond danish, providing you with valuable tips and tricks to achieve a golden-brown crust, a tender crumb, and a luscious almond filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you with a stunning and delicious almond danish perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DANISH ALMOND PUFF



Danish Almond Puff image

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     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

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



Easy Danish Almond Pastries image

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

ALMOND DANISH PUFF



Almond Danish Puff image

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 FILLING



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Make and share this Danish - Almond Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup blanched almond
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Put almonds, sugar and butter into food processor.
  • Process until almonds are finely ground, scraping bowl as necessary.
  • Add almond extract and 2 Tbl of the beaten egg white.
  • Process until mixed.
  • Stor in airtight container in the refrigerator until needed (up to 1 week).
  • Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1315.7, Fat 99.2, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 86.8, Carbohydrate 87.5, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 65.9, Protein 34.9

ALMOND DANISH COFFEE CAKE



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Filled with almond paste, sugar and butter, this pastry will melt in your mouth. It's a must for me to make each holiday.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes (12 serving each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and cream to yeast mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir to form a stiff dough. Divide in half; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. , In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, brown sugar and butter until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread filling down center third of dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Beat egg and water; brush over edges of dough. , Fold sides over filling; seal seam and edges. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut five to six small slits in top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cakes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DANISH ALMOND KRINGLE



Danish Almond Kringle image

Categories     Bread     Cake     Bake     Almond     Pastry

Yield makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup warm milk, 105° to 115°F
1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom (see Note)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into slices
For the Almond Filling
One 8-ounce package almond paste (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
For the Topping
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg white, beaten
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and milk. Let stand until the yeast dissolves and begins to foam, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Fold in the yeast mixture just until the dough is moistened. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, pound the dough until flattened to a 2-inch thickness, then roll the dough out into a 24-inch square.
  • To prepare the filling, blend the almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract together. Spread the filling to within 1 inch of the edges of the square, and roll the dough up as tightly as possible.
  • Sprinkle the sugar for the topping on the work surface. Roll the dough firmly into the sugar to coat it well, and, at the same time, stretch it to form a log of dough 36 to 40 inches long.
  • Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the roll on the paper in the shape of a pretzel. Brush the surface with the egg white and sprinkle with the almonds. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until puffy but not doubled.
  • Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced. Preheat the oven to convection bake at 300°F. Bake in the center of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden. Remove the bread from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

ALMOND CROISSANTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Almond Croissants Recipe by Tasty image

Don't be fooled by these fancy almond croissants because they're a cinch to make! Upgrade store-bought croissants with the delicious almond filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. They'll make a sweet ending to your next brunch.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h

Yield 6 croissants

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup almond, sliced, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
½ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
croissant, 6 day old
¼ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Spread the sliced almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for about 5 minutes, or until the almonds just begin to turn golden brown.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the toasted almonds, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pulse until the almonds break down to medium crumbs.
  • Add the butter to the food processor and continue processing until a smooth paste forms.
  • Add the egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract and continue to process until the egg is fully incorporated.
  • Transfer the almond mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 week.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine the water and granulated sugar. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining teaspoon of almond extract, then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Slice each croissant in half horizontally. Set the bottom halves of each croissant on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush about 1 tablespoon of the almond simple syrup over the cut side of each croissant half.
  • Spread about 2 tablespoons of the frangipane across the bottom half of each croissant, then cover with the top half.
  • Spread another tablespoon of frangipane over the top of each croissant, then sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake the croissants for 12-15 minutes, or until the frangipane begins to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then dust with the powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 26 grams

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help create a flaky crust.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough: This will help create clean edges.
  • Brush the dough with egg wash before baking: This will help give the pastry a golden brown color.
  • Sprinkle the dough with sliced almonds before baking: This will add a delicious nutty flavor.
  • Bake the almond danishes until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the almond danishes cool slightly before serving: This will help prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Almond danishes are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious almond danish that will impress your friends and family.

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