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Almond Puff Pastries

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Harrison

"My husband comes from a family of almond growers, so I use almonds often in my baking. These puff pastries have a crisp topping and creamy filling. --Barbara Harrison, Monte Sereno, California"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups whipping cream, whipped
  • confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into nine 3-in. squares. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry squares. In another bowl, beat egg white; add almonds and sugar. Spread over each square. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until well puffed and browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
  2. Split pastries in half horizontally. Fill with whipped cream; replace tops. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Jo
This receipe sounded so good! What a disapointment when the puff pastry squares came out flat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Amy M.
I work at a Commerical Bakery and we make these DAILY!! I use water in a squirt bottle instead... MORE


 
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