Ingredients
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For the Pastry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
For the Almond Filling
- 1/2 cup almond paste (or marzipan)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Pastry
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water: Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a rectangle, wrap it, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Almond Filling
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the almond paste, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Assemble the Puff
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place the rolled dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score a border around the edges of the dough, about 1 inch in from the edge.
- Spread Filling: Spread the almond filling evenly within the scored border. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the filling.
Step 5: Bake the Puff
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly on the baking sheet.
Step 6: Prepare the Glaze
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed.
Step 7: Serve
- Drizzle with Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled almond puff.
- Enjoy: Slice into squares or triangles and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30