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    Broken Oven Baking » Recipes » Breakfast

    Easy Braided Almond Danish Pastry

    Published: Mar 16, 2023 by Kayla Burton · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This simple Almond Danish recipe is easy to make and is a showstopper on any brunch table. While making danishes from scratch can be really technical, this almond pastry recipe uses store-bought puff pastry. This easy hack takes a recipe that would normally require 1-2 days and reduces the process to about 30 minutes.

    A braided almond danish cut into slices.

    I love getting a fancy pastry with my latte at my local bakery on the weekends, and almond croissants are my go-to! Now I can treat myself any day of the week with these easy almond pastries!

    This danish pastry with almond paste filling, sometimes called an almond kringle or Danish kringle, pairs crisp pastry with tasty almond filling for a decadent breakfast treat!

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How to Make a Homemade Almond Danish Braid
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storage
    • More Recipes You'll Love
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • You only need 7 ingredients to make these Danish pastries.
    • Decadent almond flavor, like in my Almond Sugar Cookies and Almond Cream Cake!
    • It makes a crisp puff pastry using a store-bought sheet.
    • It's a braided almond version of my Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish recipe.
    • Easy breakfast that's ready in less than an hour!
    • This Danish braid pastry's filling is a really simple spin on classic almond paste.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make a homemade almond danish pastry.
    • Store-bought puff pastry is key to making this easy Danish puff pastry treat. There are many good quality store-bought puff pastry doughs that you can find in your grocery's freezer section.
    • Egg is used in the filling and brushed over the puff pastry to get it nice and brown when baked.
    • Almond flour and almond extract flavor the filling.
    • Sliced almonds are sprinkled on top and toast while the pastry is baking.

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • If you are feeling adventurous, you can use homemade puff pastry instead of store-bought. My friend Callan at The Cozy Plum has a great rough puff pastry recipe to make it from scratch!
    • Add raspberry jam on top of the almond filling.
    • Sprinkle pearl sugar on top or in place of the sliced almonds.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    How to Make a Homemade Almond Danish Braid

    A store-bought puff pastry sheet rolled out and sliced to braid.

    Step 1: Thaw a sheet of puff pastry per the package instructions, roll it out slightly, and cut diagonal strips on both of the outer ⅓ sides.

    Almond filling on a puff pastry sheet.

    Step 2: Separate the egg and set aside the white. Mix the egg yolk with almond flour, all-purpose flour, almond extract, powdered sugar, and milk. Spread the mixture over the middle ⅓ of the pastry sheet.

    Braiding a danish puff pastry with almond filling.

    Step 3: Alternately fold the diagonal strips of puff pastry over the filled center, forming a lattice.

    A puff pastry with almond filling braided and topped with sliced almonds.

    Step 4: Mix the reserved egg white with milk, then brush the mixture over the braided pastry. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and drizzle a bit more egg wash over them.

    A braided almond danish with sliced almonds toasted on top.

    Step 5: Bake at 395°F until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

    Close up of an almond danish with icing on top.

    Step 6: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Drizzle over the braided almond danish, slice, and serve.

    Expert Baking Tips

    1. Thaw your puff pastry until it is pliable but still cool to the touch.
    2. Don't forget to roll out the pastry sheet and mix the regular flour into the filling! These help prevent a super thick and doughy baked pastry.
    3. Make sure your pastry bakes until deep brown to ensure the inside isn't underbaked.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I freeze this Danish pastry?

    Yes, the almond danish can be stored in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. I recommend slicing it before freezing.

    What is a Danish pastry?

    Typically a danish is a sweet pastry that uses a laminated dough, such as puff pastry, with a filling inside or on top.

    Almond danish pastries with icing.

    Storage

    Room Temperature

    Store without icing in an airtight container for up to 2 days. This almond danish is best eaten the day it is made.

    Refrigerator

    If you've added icing to your almond danish, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator for up to a few days.

    Freezing Instructions

    Store the cooled pastry in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

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    📖 Recipe

    A braided almond danish with icing cut into slices.

    Easy Braided Almond Danish Pastry

    Kayla Burton
    Enjoy a homemade braided almond danish with this easy recipe. Flaky puff pastry dough and sweet almond filling make the best morning treat!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 205 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Rolling Pin
    • Small/medium mixing bowls
    • Measuring spoons
    • Scale/measuring cups
    • Pastry brush

    Ingredients
     
     

    Almond Danish

    • 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought or homemade
    • 1 large egg divided, room temperature
    • 1½ tablespoons milk for almond filling
    • ¼ cup almond flour
    • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon almond extract more/less depending on flavor preferences
    • 1 teaspoon milk for egg wash
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds

    Almond Icing (optional)

    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 2 teaspoons milk more/less for consistency
    • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract

    Instructions
     

    • Thaw a sheet of puff pastry per the package's instructions (if store-bought) and preheat oven to 395°F.
    • When the pastry is soft but still cold, roll it out slightly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut diagonal 1-inch strips on both of the outer ⅓ sides.
    • Separate the egg and set aside the white. To the egg yolk, add the 1½ tablespoons milk, almond flour, regular flour, powdered sugar, and almond extract. Mix well and spread over the middle section of the pastry.
    • Alternately fold the diagonal strips over one another to cover the almond filling with a lattice.
    • Mix 1 teaspoon of milk with the egg white and brush the egg wash over the braided pastry. Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds and drizzle a bit more wash over top.
    • Bake on the middle rack until the danish is very golden brown (about 30-35 minutes).
    • Optional icing: mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. Drizzle on top of the almond danish, slice, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Storage: Store almond danish in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days (or in the refrigerator if iced). It can also be stored in the freezer for 2 months.
    Nutrition: The provided nutrition information is an estimate for 1 slice, assuming 10 slices are cut. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 33IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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