Almond Puff Pastries
Almond Puff Pastries might be a good recipe to expand your crust repertoire. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 365 calories, 5g of protein, and 24g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 18. If you have heavy whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.
Instructions
Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface.
Cut each sheet into nine 3-in. squares.
Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry squares. In another bowl, beat egg white; add almonds and sugar.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until well puffed and browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
Split pastries in half horizontally. Fill with whipped cream; replace tops.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.