Braided Almond Croissant Danish
Braided Almond Croissant Danish
Ingredients
For the Almond Frangipane
- 200 grams almond flour
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Danish Assembly
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- as needed sliced almonds, for garnish
- as needed powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 200 grams of almond flour, 200 grams of powdered sugar, and 200 grams of softened unsalted butter. Mix these ingredients until they are well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the mixture. Mix again until the frangipane is smooth and thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Unroll one sheet of store-bought puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Evenly spread the prepared almond frangipane over the entire surface of the puff pastry.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully fold the puff pastry in half lengthwise, bringing one long edge over to meet the other.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, make approximately 10-12 cuts perpendicular to the folded edge. Ensure to stop cutting about 1 inch (or 1.5-2 cm) from the unfolded edge, creating strips of pastry.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Starting from one end, take each strip and twist it a few times. Once all strips are twisted, gently braid them together to form a cohesive pastry shape. Pinch the ends of the braid together to seal them.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture generously over the entire surface of the braided Danish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of the Danish for added texture and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Preheat your oven to 375°F (180°C). Bake the Danish for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it turns a beautiful golden brown color.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Once baked, remove the Danish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Braided Almond Croissant Danish
For the Almond Frangipane
- 200 grams almond flour
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Danish Assembly
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- as needed sliced almonds, for garnish
- as needed powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 200 grams of almond flour, 200 grams of powdered sugar, and 200 grams of softened unsalted butter. Mix these ingredients until they are well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the mixture. Mix again until the frangipane is smooth and thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Unroll one sheet of store-bought puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Evenly spread the prepared almond frangipane over the entire surface of the puff pastry.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully fold the puff pastry in half lengthwise, bringing one long edge over to meet the other.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, make approximately 10-12 cuts perpendicular to the folded edge. Ensure to stop cutting about 1 inch (or 1.5-2 cm) from the unfolded edge, creating strips of pastry.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Starting from one end, take each strip and twist it a few times. Once all strips are twisted, gently braid them together to form a cohesive pastry shape. Pinch the ends of the braid together to seal them.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture generously over the entire surface of the braided Danish.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of the Danish for added texture and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Preheat your oven to 375°F (180°C). Bake the Danish for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it turns a beautiful golden brown color.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Once baked, remove the Danish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min