CREAMY LEMON ALMOND PASTRIES

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I love lemon filled doughnuts when I can find them. This recipe brings the concept to a new level by placing the filling into a baked beignet and enhancing it with a bit of almond flavoring and toasted almonds. The result? Sunshine in a bite. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (4-1/2 ounces)
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon curd
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, lemon curd, lemon zest and almond extract on medium until combined. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Using a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut into 9 rectangles. Spoon rounded tablespoons of cream cheese mixture in center of each rectangle. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water. Brush edges with egg mixture., Wrap puff pastry around filling to cover completely. Pinch edges together to form a ball. Place seam side down, 2 inches apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush pastries with remaining egg mixture. Pierce each once with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen pastries from the parchment., Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, milk and remaining confectioners' sugar. Brush each pastry with lemon glaze. Top with almonds. When glaze is set, in 1-2 minutes, peel off parchment. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Manish Patel
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I love that these pastries can be made ahead of time.


acumen emma
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These pastries are a great way to use up leftover lemons.


Sama Claude
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I'm going to make these pastries for my next party. I know they'll be a hit!


Shagor Ahmed Ahmed
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These pastries are the perfect way to start my day.


Elizabeth Msinda
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm so glad I found it.


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I can't wait to try making these pastries again with different variations, such as different nuts or fruits in the filling.


Jayda Washington
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These pastries are a great addition to any brunch or tea party.


Amurwon Proscovia
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Overall, I really enjoyed these pastries. They were easy to make and very delicious.


Chelsea Mantooth
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The pastries didn't turn out as flaky as I had hoped. I think I may have overmixed the dough.


Sabbir Ahmed Robin
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These pastries were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the glaze next time.


Moeez maher Maher
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I added a bit of chopped crystallized ginger to the almond filling for a little extra flavor. It was delicious!


Sandile Sapp
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I made these pastries gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They turned out great!


ForSu Play'S
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These pastries were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort.


Ganesh Maharjan
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I love the way these pastries look! They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Bappy Islam
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These pastries were the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The almond filling was rich and creamy, and the lemon glaze added a nice brightness.


Angelo Vanderkolk
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I'm so glad I did! These pastries were amazing.


Roqia Khaled
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The recipe was very clear and easy to follow. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Jagdeepsingh Hayer
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These pastries were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Wanda Portnoy
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I made these pastries for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and delicate texture.


Alexandra Santanna Basson
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These pastries were a delight! The combination of creamy lemon and almond was perfect, and the texture was light and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.