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Raspberry Almond Puff Pastry Danish

Delicious Raspberry Almond Puff Pastry Danish Made Easy

Transform simple ingredients into a delightful treat with this Raspberry Almond Puff Pastry Danish recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry ensures a delightfully flaky base
  • 1 large egg adds richness and shiny finish
  • milk for brushing
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar sweetens the cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice brightens up the flavor
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract infuses the filling
  • pinch salt rounds out the sweetness
  • 2/3 cup raspberry jam or preserves for a fruity explosion
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar sweetens up the glaze
  • 2 Tbsp water helps achieve the perfect consistency
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract adds depth to the glaze
  • pinch salt balances the sweetness
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds lightly toasted for crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the puff pastry package, typically around 400°F.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, then cut it into squares of about 4 inches.
  4. Spoon a generous portion of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square.
  5. Top each dollop of cream cheese with a teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  6. Fold the corners of each pastry square over the filling, sealing them to create pockets.
  7. Brush the tops of the sealed pastries with milk and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.
  8. Bake according to the puff pastry package instructions for about 20 minutes.
  9. Whisk together the confectioner's sugar, water, almond extract, and a pinch of salt to make your glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over your cooled pastries just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra sweetness, serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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