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Almond Bear Claw with Puff Pastry

Almond Bear Claw with Puff Pastry: A Flaky Delight Awaits

Enjoy the irresistible Almond Bear Claw with Puff Pastry—a delightful pastry perfect for breakfast or tea time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 claws
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 1 each Egg Beaten (reserve half for brushing)
For the Almond Filling
  • 4 oz Almond Paste Can be made from scratch or purchased
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened; use margarine for dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds Can use chopped walnuts
  • 2 tsp Coarse Sugar Regular sugar can be substituted
For the Icing
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar Low-carb alternatives available
  • 3 tbsp Milk Use unsweetened almond or soy milk for non-dairy
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend 4 oz of almond paste, 1/4 cup of softened butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth.
  3. Add half of the beaten egg to the almond mixture and mix until incorporated.
  4. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour into the almond filling and mix thoroughly.
  5. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and slice into three equal rectangles.
  6. Spread the almond filling on one half of each rectangle, then fold over and seal.
  7. Make three to four cuts along the folded edge of each pastry to create claw shapes.
  8. Arrange pastries on the prepared baking sheet, brush with reserved beaten egg, and sprinkle with sliced almonds and coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 16-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown; allow to cool slightly.
  10. Whisk together 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tbsp of milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the icing over the cooled pastries and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1clawCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for brunch or gatherings; enjoy with coffee or chai latte.

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