Description
A delightful take on Danish pastries featuring a creamy almond mascarpone filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thick and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Place spoonfuls of filling in the center of each pastry square and fold corners to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sliced almonds over each pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure that butter and mascarpone are at room temperature for easier mixing. Consider topping with fresh fruit for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg