Easy Braided Almond Danish Pastry
Enjoy a homemade braided almond danish with this easy recipe. Flaky puff pastry dough and sweet almond filling make the best morning treat!
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 205kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Small/medium mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- 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 (28 g) almond flour
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) 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 (60 g) 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: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
