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Danish Almond Puff

“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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Reviewed: May 15, 2011

Mmm! My family loved this! Its really nice because its not too sweet. Its nice and buttery with a bit of sweetness in the glaze. Wonderful buttery puff pastry! Thanks!

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Ilikefrenchies

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2011

I ran out of Almond Extract, so I substituted with Almendrado Tequila. SO YUM!

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Jen

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Antioch, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2010

WOW...this is a GREAT recipe to have on hand but especially during the holidays. It will be easy now that I've made it for the first time. My husband loved it and said it was better than anything we've ever purchased out. I love that it doesn't have sugar in the pastry but is sweet enought with the frosting. I will definitely make this again and again. I will try variations like vanilla extract and pecans maybe adding some cinnamon & brown sugar for the frosting. LOVE THIS!!!

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Teagal50

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2010

I found this recipe a few years back, and it's become a Christmas Eve tradition. It's simple to make and it's such a light and tasty pastry that it goes great after a heavy meal. In fact, we usually have leftovers with coffee for Christmas morning breakfast!

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Lisa

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fairbank, Iowa, USA

Living In: Abbeville, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: May 12, 2010

This was very different! I am not even sure how to explain the taste? The two layers were both very crispy, greasy, and slightly flaky. It did not remind me of a danish either, which has a slightly sweet taste even in the crust to go along with the buttery flavor. I also thought it was going to rise and flake up more like a puff pastry to, but it only rose slightly. I used vanilla extract as I do not care for almond extract, which would not affect the results. When finished I topped with slivered almonds. A modified version would have to be a lot less greasy, puff up a little more, and have some type of sweet cheese or sweetened preserves between the layers so it is not just like eating two thin greasy crusts topped with almonds. I just don't understand this recipe? I think filling suggestions may have helped? I don't know?

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Baker Bee

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

This is a simple yet decandent danish pastry dessert that has a legacy in my family. I got the recipe from my German grandmother and is a tasty . How I cook it to be perfect is: pre-heat the oven at 320 instead of 350 and let it cook about twenty minutes longer at lower heat. I have a batch in the oven for my brother who is visiting today. A delicious snack, goes perfectly with a nice warm cup of tea.

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Shauna

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2010

This was great! I wasn't sure because the recipe was pretty unique, but it was beautiful and so tasty! I recommend adding toasted sliced almonds on top.

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alloro

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

My husband would cancel Christmas if we did not have this- His mom made it for him every year- I make it for all kinds of occasions now- I have since made and fed it to others and they serve it now- It looks so complicated but is not! Very impressive. I do not like the almond extract, I sub with vanilla- I use what nuts I have on hand- Walnuts or pecans are our favorite- or if your budget is tight, it tastes amazing without nuts coz chances are you would have all these ingredients in your pantry to make this elegant dessert! (also same as "danish puff" on AR)- My husband would give it 50 stars if he could!!!!

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Wiser1

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Marietta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

I have made this since 1964. Our neighbor brought over a coffe cake so I could bake it and I burned it. This recipe was the only one I had the ingredients for. The only store in town was closed. They loved this and I have made it several time for them. All four of our children have won blue ribbons for danish puff. Both my sisters and sister in law make this.

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Shirley Nunley

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2008

My mom made this every year for us. I have not been able to find this recipe for years. She never wrote anything down..she did it all by memory. She passed in 1998 so the recipe went with her. Now I can surprise my sister with this for Thanksgiving..Thank-You so much for submitting this.

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