Danish Almond Puff
This Danish almond pastry is easy to make and freezes well. Slices can be frozen for later use. The pastry has an almond flavor and is topped with a sweet glaze and sprinkles.
The recipe involves making a crust, a filling, and a glaze. The crust is made with flour and butter, and the filling is made with butter, water, eggs, and flour.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 5, 2026Share
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Description
This Danish almond pastry is easy to make and freezes well. Slices can be frozen for later use. The pastry has an almond flavor and is topped with a sweet glaze and sprinkles.
The recipe involves making a crust, a filling, and a glaze. The crust is made with flour and butter, and the filling is made with butter, water, eggs, and flour.
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Ingredients 12
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
0.5 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 tablespoons candy sprinkles
Instructions
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Mix 1 cup of flour and softened butter in a bowl using a fork. Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir until the dough comes together. Divide into two balls and shape into long strips on a baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide.
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Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the pan sides. Gradually add 3 beaten eggs and mix well. Spread the mixture over the two crusts on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 1 hour until golden. Let cool almost to room temperature.
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Mix 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and a splash of milk in a bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the pastry and decorate with 2 tablespoons of candy sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 15g
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Cholesterol 131mg
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Sodium 193mg
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Total Carbohydrate 42g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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