Easy Almond Croissant Puff Pastry Danishes

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Flaky puff pastry folded over rich almond cream, baked to golden perfection for a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry sheets, almond paste, unsalted butter 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 280 calories and feeds 8, 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 8 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup almond paste, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet on a floured surface into a 9x9 inch square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
  4. Step 4: Spoon 2 tbsp of the almond cream mixture onto the center of each square and fold the corners towards the center, pressing gently to seal.
  5. Step 5: Place the danishes on the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 tbsp milk. Sprinkle the tops with 1/4 cup sliced almonds.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  7. Step 7: While warm, whisk 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk to make a drizzle and lightly drizzle over the danishes before serving.

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