Description
Flaky, golden pastries filled with a luscious mascarpone and almond mixture, these Almond Mascarpone Danish Pastries are an easy yet elegant treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special snack.
Ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely ground almonds (almond flour works)
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tbsp sliced almonds
1 tbsp honey or apricot jam (for glaze)
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and ground almonds until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal squares.
- Spoon a generous tablespoon of mascarpone mixture into the center of each square.
- Fold each corner into the center over the filling to form a pinwheel or envelope shape. Press lightly to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- While still warm, brush with honey or warmed apricot jam for a glossy glaze.
- Optional: After cooling slightly, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use cream cheese as a substitute for mascarpone if needed.
Add citrus zest or fruit jam for a flavor variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg