Williamsburg Almond Puff Pastry

Submitted by winkki

"A specialty recipe from the Candlewick Bed and Breakfast in Williamsburg, Virginia; a delicate treat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Pastry

• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon cold water

• Filling

• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 3 eggs

• Frosting

• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

directions

1. Pastry: Cut butter into flour until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle with cold water and mix until it forms a ball.
3. Divide dough in half; press each section into a 2 x 12-inch strip on cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
4. Filling: Bring water and butter to a boil; remove from heat.
5. Add almond extract and stir in flour.
6. Beat eggs in one at a time.
7. Place batter over crust.
8. Fold pastries over lengthwise and seal edges with water.
9. Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes until lightly browned.
10. Cool.
11. Frosting: Combine ingredients and spread over pastry.

Reviews

[Amberngriffinco]

I've made these SO MANY TIMES.. you can easily make them sugarfree by sprinkling Equal over the top after painting some water on the tops. I add chopped nuts on top, sometimes some halved Marashino cherries too. Amber CO EZ and quick danish like dessert for work, wknds and they freeze well! amber