Description
Bakery-style Danish pastries made easy with puff pastry and a creamy almond mascarpone filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4×4-inch squares (you should get about 6).
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold corners towards the middle and pinch lightly to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sliced almonds for that perfect crunch.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly and enjoy with coffee, tea, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Add a few berries before baking for a fruit twist or finish with a powdered sugar glaze. Can be prepped ahead and baked fresh in the morning.