Best 4 Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries Recipes
Feast your eyes on these delightful sugar-crusted almond pastries, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a flaky, buttery crust that shatters at the first bite, these pastries are filled with a sweet and nutty almond filling, then coated in a layer of crunchy sugar crystals. Each bite offers a burst of almond flavor, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the sugar crust. Whether you're looking for a special treat to impress your friends or a delicious addition to your brunch menu, these almond pastries are sure to be a hit. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating these delectable pastries, along with additional variations to cater to different preferences. So, let's embark on this culinary journey and discover the secrets behind these irresistible treats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AWARD WINNING ALMOND DESSERT BARS
These unbelievably delicious almond dessert bars are so good, they won a 1st place at a local baking contest. The baker of these bars was kind enough to share the recipe with us.
Provided by Chew Out Loud, adapted from friend Jim Schmidt
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the butter and powdered sugar; using electric (or stand) mixer fitted with paddle attachment, mix together on medium high speed until light and fluffy, 3-4min. Gently add flour and mix on low speed just until combined. Mixture will be crumbly, so use hands to form a dough ball. Press evenly into prepared glass pan to form bottom crust (I use bottom of a flat glass cup to press down evenly.) Bake 18 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Remove from oven, but leave oven on.
- While the crust is baking, make Filling: In a large bowl, combine eggs, very-soft cream cheese, and sugar. Whisk together until creamy and no lumps remain (it really helps if your cream cheese is quite soft to start with.) Add almond extract and mix to combine. Evenly pour the filling over crust, using rubber spatula to scrape all filling. Bake 15-20 min or until set. Let dessert cool completely on wire rack.
- Frost the Bars: In a bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Whisk until smooth and no more lumps. Evenly frost over cooled dessert bars (be sure bars have cooled completely before frosting.) Cover, chill, and serve with almond slices on top.
EASY DANISH ALMOND PASTRIES
If you have made a traditional Danish pastry, then you know how labor-intensive the dough can be to make. This recipe offers a comparatively quick, flaky, buttery, almond paste-filled Danish. The taste is phenomenal.
Provided by Lance F
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal the seams of the dough to prevent from separation.
- Roll almond paste into a thin sheet, large enough to cover your cake pan. Cut edges with a knife or rolling pizza cutter.
- Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric mixer; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth with no lumps remaining. Spread evenly on top of dough. Place rolled out almond paste on top of cheese mixture.
- Open the remaining tube of crescent dough, unroll it, and put on top of the almond paste. Seal all of the seams and ensure dough covers the entire top of the pan. Whisk egg white and use a pastry brush to spread on the top of the rolled out dough. Spread sliced almonds on top to coat. Lightly sprinkle remaining white sugar evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water for glaze together in a bowl. Drizzle over the top of the cooled Danish and cut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 186.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
SUGAR SPICED ALMONDS
Spiced almonds are a nice winter treat.
Provided by famzily117
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine almonds and olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes. Allow almonds to cool slightly.
- While almonds are baking, mix sugar, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over almonds and toss again. Spread almonds in a single layer and continue to bake until spices are fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 0.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ALMOND SHORTCRUST PASTRY
This nutty shortcrust pastry becomes the perfect base for our favorite Blueberry Jam Tartlets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes enough for 12 tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely grind almonds in a food processor. Add flour, sugar, and salt; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add yolk and 1 tablespoon ice water; pulse until dough just comes together, adding up to 1 tablespoon more water if needed.
- Shape pastry into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (up to 3 days) before rolling.
Tips:
- Make sure the almond paste is at room temperature before using. This will make it easier to work with and will help the pastries to have a smooth texture.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the egg wash onto the pastries.
- To get the perfect sugar crust, make sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature and bake the pastries for the right amount of time. The sugar should be melted and golden brown, but not burnt.
- Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. This will help the sugar crust to set and will make the pastries easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Sugar-crusted almond pastries are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these pastries are a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these sugar-crusted almond pastries a try. You won't be disappointed!
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