SWEET ALMOND PASTRY

Prep Time: 12 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 52 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

If you are looking for a new and easy recipe to try today, then this is the one for you! This Sweet Almond Pastry will be your new favorite just after one bite! This is perfect for breakfast or a snack with your loved ones! I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step, and you are good to go! The best thing about this is that you don’t need to worry about leftovers because they will be gone in minutes! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1/4 c granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 7 ounces almond paste
• 1/4 c sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp water

DIRECTIONS :

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
2. Line a sheet of parchment paper to the inside of a baking sheet.
3. Add water and egg into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
4. Add vanilla extract, almond paste, and sugar to a food processor. Pulse a few times until well incorporated.
5. Unroll the pastry sheet to the lined baking sheet. Press it to the sides and bottom.
6. Make 1-inch slits over the pastry on the baking sheet. Place the almond mixture in the middle of it.
7. Fold the pastry from one end to another diagonally. Brush it with the egg wash, then scatter the almonds on top.
8. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the Sweet Almond Pastry for about 17 to 20 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for at least10 minutes at room temperature before slicing and serving.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 189 | TOTAL FAT: 11g | SATURATED FAT: 1g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 9g | CHOLESTEROL: 23mg | SODIUM: 20mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 21g | FIBER: 2g | SUGAR: 16g | PROTEIN: 4g