Frangipane Almond Cream Puff Pastries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Light puff pastries filled with a smooth almond frangipane cream, baked until golden and fragrant. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers puff pastry sheets, unsalted 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 280 calories and feeds 4, 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: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 sheet (about 8x8 inches), thawed puff pastry sheets
1/4 cup (56 g), softened unsalted butter
1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (50 g) almond flour
1 large egg
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp almond extract, mixing until combined.
Step 4: Beat in 1 large egg until smooth and glossy to form the frangipane filling.
Step 5: Roll out 1 sheet thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to smooth creases, then cut into 4 equal squares.
Step 6: Place each square on the prepared baking sheet and spread 2 tbsp frangipane filling evenly in the center of each, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Step 7: Fold the corners of each square toward the center, slightly overlapping.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed, golden, and frangipane is set with a fragrant almond aroma.
Step 9: Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.