Salted Almond Frangipane Danishes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Buttery puff pastry filled with almond frangipane cream and topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a balanced sweet and savory pastry. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers frozen 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 310 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 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 sheets (thawed) frozen puff pastry sheets
6 tbsp softened unsalted butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds (almond meal)
1 large egg
1 tsp almond extract
2 tbsp (for dusting) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl, cream together 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Mix in 1/2 cup ground almonds, then beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp almond extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Unfold and cut 2 thawed puff pastry sheets into 4 squares each (8 total). Spoon 2 tbsp almond cream onto the center of each square.
Step 5: Fold corners towards the center, slightly overlapping, to form a pinwheel shape.
Step 6: Place danishes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Step 7: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each with 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt. Let cool slightly and dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.