Almond-stuffed Puff Pastry

As a chef I’m well aware of the massive nutrient facts of almonds. They are a fantastic source of antioxidants that help to protect against oxidative stress and are also high in vitamin E. This pastry recipe is so easy and so delicious and perfect for a delightful party. Don’t forget to check my other almond recipes as well. Broccoli and Almond Gazpacho, Almond and Eggplant Rice.

(Cooking Time: 20 minutes Preparation Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6)

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Calories 434g / Fats 27g / Cholesterol 36mg / Total Carbohydrate 41g / Protein 8.5g

KITCHEN TOOLS

• Bowl
• Stand mixer
• Oven
• Saucepan

INGREDIENTS

• 3 or 4 brick sheets or puff pastry
• 1 ½ cups of butter
• 1 ½ cups of ground almonds
• 1 cup of icing sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups of slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoon(s) of honey
• The grated zest of 1/2 untreated orange
• Frying oil

DIRECTIONS:

• Prepare the almond cream: in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the foil, beat the butter with the almond powder, icing sugar and eggs.
• In a skillet, over high heat, mix the slivered almonds (reserve a little) with the honey, 1 tbsp. coffee water and orange zest until completely coated.
• Mix the 2 mixtures; then cook gently, over medium heat, stirring constantly so that the dough does not stick.
• Cut the pastry sheets into four and coat them with melted butter. Top each quarter sheet with 1 tbsp of the almond stuffing, and fold them into triangles.
• Fry these triangles in hot oil until nicely browned. Drain them on absorbent paper. If you want a healthier cooking method, you can try baking in the oven for about 20 minutes at a temperature of about 360°F.
• In a saucepan, heat a little honey and a little water until boiling; then dip the triangles to coat them completely. Sprinkle with slivered almonds before serving.
• Serve and enjoy your dessert!

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