SPRING SHOWER ALMOND PETITS FOURS
Each of these pink-and-white petits fours has two layers of extra-moist almond cake filled with cherry preserves, a coating of tinted glaze gives them a hand-painted appearance, and faux cherry blossoms make them even more artful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Yield Makes 30
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-by-17- inch rimmed baking sheet, and line with parchment paper. Butter parchment, and dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl; set aside.
- Put 3/4 cup sugar and the almond paste into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 2 minutes. Raise speed to medium-high. Add butter; mix until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- Put egg whites into the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Fold one-third of egg-white mixture into batter with a rubber spatula. Gently fold in remaining egg-white mixture.
- Spread evenly into prepared sheet. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to wire rack; let cool completely. Unmold; remove parchment.
- Cut cake in half crosswise. Spread one half with preserves; top with remaining half. Refrigerate 1 hour. Trim cake, and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Transfer to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour glaze over each petit four, spreading over top and sides to coat completely. Reuse glaze, straining to remove any solids, if needed. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes. Garnish with blossoms.
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Sujon Hasan
[email protected]I'm going to try making these petits fours for my next party. They look so impressive!
Moon Galaxy
[email protected]These petits fours are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look so elegant.
Annemarie Adams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almond desserts, but I really enjoyed these petits fours. They're not too sweet and the almond flavor is subtle.
MD naieem islam
[email protected]These petits fours are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the almond flavor.
Potaya “The Legend of Hope” Ruben
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my petits fours didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mhs Hayatul Sordar
[email protected]These petits fours are so easy to make, and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Abril Blanco
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these petits fours. They're the perfect afternoon snack or dessert.
TOP CHASER
[email protected]These petits fours are beautiful and delicious! I made them for a baby shower and they were a huge hit.
esra heneke
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The petits fours were dry and crumbly.
Ntsumi Malomane
[email protected]These almond petits fours are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the combination of the almond flavor and the creamy frosting.
Zekhethelo Minenhle
[email protected]I've made these petits fours several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Owais Ajmal
[email protected]These petits fours were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they looked so elegant.