Danish Cockscombs with Almond Filling Recipe

Makes 12 pastries

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 recipe Danish pastry dough
  • Almond Filling:
  • 4 ounces almond paste
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Finishing:
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • Sugar

    • Instructions:

    Almond Filling:
    1. Beat the almond paste, butter, and sugar well in a small bowl until smooth and well-blended. Set aside.
    2. Roll pastry on floured surface to 2 20″ x 15″ rectangles.
    3. Trim edges evenly.
    4. With a sharp knife cut into 12 5″ squares.
    5. Spoon filling onto center of each square, dividing evenly.
    6. Spread filling slightly parallel to one edge; brush edges lightly with egg; then fold opposite edges over ; press edges together to seal.
    7. Make 4 or 5 slits in sealed edge; place on cooky sheet, curving pastries slightly to resemble a cocks comb.
    8. Let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 30 minutes.
    9. Brush with egg; sprinkle generously with sugar.
    10. Place in hot oven (400F); lower heat immediately to 350F.
    11. Bake 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brwown.
    12. Remove to wire rack and cool.