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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons candy sprinkles
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 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.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 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.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
Step 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, and decorate with candy sprinkles if desired.
Recipe Tip
The Danishes freeze well, but store them loosely wrapped in plastic or in resealable containers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 424 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat15g | 76% |
Cholesterol131mg | 44% |
Sodium193mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars18g | |
Protein6g | |
Calcium25mg | 2% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium78mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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