Easy Almond Frangipane Puff Pastry Danishes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth almond cream and baked to golden perfection for a delightful breakfast or dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry sheets, unsalted butter, almond flour 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: 20 min Serves 8 French cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 sheets (thawed) frozen puff pastry sheets
1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup almond flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 tbsp for dusting powdered sugar
1 large (for egg wash) egg yolk
1 tbsp (for egg wash) milk

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1/2 tsp almond extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Unfold 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut each into 4 equal squares. Spoon about 2 tbsp of the almond cream into the center of each square, leaving about 1/2 inch border.
Step 3: Fold corners of each square towards the center, pinching edges gently to seal. Beat 1 large egg yolk with 1 tbsp milk and brush over the pastry edges. Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.