Scandinavian Almond Puff

Treat yourself to the delicate, buttery indulgence of Scandinavian Almond Puff—a baked masterpiece that blends flaky pastry, a light choux-like topping, and a luscious almond icing drizzled to perfection. This classic Nordic recipe incorporates the rich, nutty essence of almond extract and a sprinkling of toasted slivered almonds for crunch and visual appeal, making it an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. With just a handful of pantry staples like flour, butter, and eggs, this Scandinavian treat comes together in under an hour and is perfect for brunches, coffee breaks, or special occasions. Whether you're savoring it warm or cool, this golden, puffed pastry will delight almond lovers and pastry enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 1.5 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of cold, diced butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly.

Step 3

Add 2 tablespoons of cold water. Mix until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half and roll each into two long strips, about 10 inches each. Place the strips onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of flour. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Step 6

Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.

Step 7

Spread half the mixture evenly on top of each prepared dough strip.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool completely.

Step 9

In a small bowl, prepare the icing by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1.5 teaspoons almond extract, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk, if needed.

Step 10

Drizzle the icing over the cooled pastries and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.

Step 11

Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(917.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2366.1

Total Fat 102.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 745.3mg	0%
Sodium 246.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 120.4g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 143.5IU	0%
Calcium 245.0mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 707.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 52.6%