Almond Pastry
Description: πDecadent! Starting with refrigerater crescent rolls makes this incredibly easy, but no one would ever guess. Whenever I take it somewhere I have started taking the recipe along, because people always ask for it. In fact, that’s how I got it too!π
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Breakfast, Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Cheese, < 60 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: βββββ
Servings: 24 bars
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 71.5
- Fat Content: 4.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.2mg
- Sodium Content: 33.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 6g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Ingredients:
- 2 packages cream cheese
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 egg white (lightly beaten)
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
- Sliced almonds for garnish
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
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| 1 | Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). | PT0M |
| 2 | Unroll 1 package of crescent rolls across the bottom of a 9×13 pan. | PT0M |
| (4 rectangles fit across the short way.) Press or stretch lightly to fit, and pinch perforations together to seal. | ||
| 3 | Mix cream cheese, egg yolks, almond extract, and sugar until well combined. | PT0M |
| 4 | Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of crescent rolls. | PT0M |
| 5 | Unroll the second package of crescent rolls and stretch to fit over the top. | PT0M |
| 6 | Lightly beat egg white and brush it on the top layer of crescent rolls. | PT0M |
| 7 | Sprinkle the top layer with additional sugar, then arrange sliced almonds on top. | PT0M |
| 8 | Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. | PT20M-25M |
| 9 | Cool completely before cutting into bars. | PT0M |
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C), ensuring it’s adequately heated for baking later.
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Prepare Pan: Take a 9×13-inch baking pan and unroll one package of crescent rolls across the bottom. You should be able to fit 4 rectangles across the short way. Gently press or stretch the dough to fit the pan, and then pinch together any perforations to seal them, ensuring a solid base for your pastry.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg yolks, almond extract, and sugar. Mix them together until you have a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of crescent rolls in the baking pan, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
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Add Top Layer of Crescent Rolls: Unroll the second package of crescent rolls and carefully stretch it to fit over the cream cheese layer in the pan, creating a top layer for your pastry.
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Brush with Egg White: Lightly beat the egg white and brush it over the top layer of crescent rolls. This will give your pastry a beautiful golden finish as it bakes.
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Add Toppings: Sprinkle the top layer with additional sugar for a touch of sweetness, and then arrange sliced almonds on top, adding a delightful crunch and flavor to your pastry.
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Bake: Place the prepared pastry in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the pastry from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before cutting it into bars. This will ensure clean and neat slices when serving.
With its rich cream cheese filling, hints of almond, and crisp pastry layers, this Almond Pastry is sure to become a favorite for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave a delightful treat!
