Flaky puff pastries filled with vanilla-infused almond cream and apricot preserves, topped with coarse sugar for a delicate crunch.
Apricot Almond Puff Pastry
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Flaky puff pastries filled with vanilla-infused almond cream and apricot preserves, topped with coarse sugar for a delicate crunch.
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Cooling
10 min
Total
1 hr
Yield
12 pastries
Diet
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Ingredients
Adjust yield
pastries
Scales from a half to a double batch. Laminated and yeasted doughs are easiest to handle one batch at a time; bake extra pans in rounds.
- 1.0 lb (454.0 g)all-butter puff pastry, cold
- 1.0 large (50.0 g)egg
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)water
- 2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)coarse sugar
- ¾ cup (180.0 g)apricot preserves
- ½ cup (120.0 g)almond cream (frangipane)
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the almond cream with 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Roll out the chilled puff pastry on a floured surface into a 12x12 inch (30x30 cm) square. Cut into 12 equal squares.
- Place about 1 tsp of the vanilla almond cream in the center of each square, then top with 1 tsp apricot preserves. Be careful not to overfill.
- Fold each square into a triangle or parcel, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp edges for a secure seal.
- Whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of each pastry with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle the pastries evenly with coarse sugar.
- Chill the assembled pastries in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
- Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Chill the pastries before baking to prevent shrinking and to help achieve a better puff.
- Vanilla enhances the almond cream flavor; stir it in well for balanced sweetness and aroma.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make apricot almond puff pastry?
Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 apricot almond puff pastries.
How should I store apricot almond puff pastry?
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in a warm oven to restore crispness.
Can I make apricot almond puff pastry ahead?
You can prepare and assemble the pastries up to 6 hours ahead and keep them refrigerated until baking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.
326
Calories / serving
19.8g
Fat
32.1g
Carbs
5.5g
Protein
10.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (12 servings): ~3912 cal · 238g fat · 385g carbs · 66g protein · 122g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 326 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 44 min·2.2 mi·~4400 steps
- Moderate cycling 33 min·6.6 mi
- Swimming laps 46 min
- Jogging 32 min·2.7 mi·~5100 steps
- Stair climbing 30 min·~2700 steps
- Dancing 53 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 33 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 76 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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