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).

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Categories Desserts Cakes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

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

Lyssa

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This pithivier was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious dish.

Lovious muhadia

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I've made this pithivier several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is flaky and golden, and the filling is rich and flavorful.

Nasrullah Jatoi

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This pithivier was a bit challenging to make, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dish that was well worth the effort.

GloriousOdin03 Gaming

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I made this pithivier for my family, and they loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was moist and flavorful.

Pamela Martinez

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This pithivier was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious dish.

Suly Ahmed

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I've been wanting to try this recipe for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did. It was everything I hoped for and more.

Aman pirzada

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This was my first time making a pithivier, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the result was a beautiful and delicious dish.