Almond Bear Claws
These are so easy using puff pastry and almond paste. Top with icing and you have a delightful pastry breakfast treat.
Equipment
- cutting board
- large sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 (17.3) oz package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 (7) oz tube almond pasta
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp water
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 TBS milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on large sheet pan.
- On a floured work surface, unfold one pastry sheet and cut into 9 equal squares. Place 2 tsp of almond paste onto one side of square. Fold dough over paste and press all edges closed.
- Cut 4 slits along edge of dough 1/2 inch apart. Place pastry on prepared baking pan. Curve 2 edges of dough pastry to resemble a bear paw. NOTE: for specific instructions, check out my video down below.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water. Brush over pastries. Sprinkle almond slices on top. Finish with rest of pastry squares and the 2nd sheet of pastry to make 18 mini bear claws.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from sheet pan onto a wire cooling rack right away and allow to cool.
- In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over pastries and enjoy.
Can’t wait to try it
Can’t wait to try it.I love puff pastry
Can you use something else for filling besides almond paste?
Yes, you can use fruit or even pie filling.