Easy Almond Cream Danishes with Puff Pastry

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Flaky puff pastry squares filled with sweet almond cream and topped with sliced almonds for a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry sheets, butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 French cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets to smooth creases and cut each into 6 equal squares.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, beat 4 tbsp softened butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 large egg, and 1/2 tsp almond extract until creamy and smooth to make almond cream filling.
  3. Step 3: Place 1 heaping tbsp of almond cream in the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the corners slightly inward to create a rough diamond shape.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then sprinkle 1/4 cup sliced almonds evenly over the tops.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before dusting lightly with 2 tbsp powdered sugar if desired.

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