Danish Almond Puff Recipe
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Danish Almond Puff

By: WarringEagle  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
  5. 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 puffs, and decorate with candy sprinkles.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The Danishes freeze well, but store them loosely wrapped in plastic, or in sealable containers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 428 | Total Fat: 25.9g | Cholesterol: 142mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2004 by SEWVERYTALL 
This is a very yummy dessert, I've been making it for many years. I did change one thing, to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by BONNIEDAVID 
I have used this recipe since 1960 I have always used slivered almonds over the frosting,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by JOSLYN H. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, I had this recipe years ago. This is from an old cook book,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by MIRA_N_ME 
I like that the ingrediants came together without a special trip to the grocery store. I was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by Larry J 
Wife has made this for years. One of the best,(wife and recipe). Only change is 2 cups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by DEANA MANFREDI 
Did I just make this???!!! Wow! This is delicious! So easy, so fast, and sooo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2004 by cookin'mama 
This was the hit of the Christmas morning brunch. I topped off the icing with almonds instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2005 by MONTANADAISY 
I took the advice of an earlier reviewer and spread a thin layer of almond paste between... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by debscookin 
This is the same basic recipe my Mom made for us when we were small except she always used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by LINDAROYCE 
I have made this for years, but what I do is after its baked and cooled I slice the two... MORE

 
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