For an extra touch of elegance, consider adding a few drops of almond extract to the mascarpone mixture. If you don't have mascarpone cheese, cream cheese can be used as a substitute. Store leftover pastries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Easy Danish Almond Pastries
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS10
Indulge in the enchanting aroma and irresistible taste of these Easy Danish Almond Pastries. A delightful shortcut to a classic treat, these pastries boast layers of flaky, buttery dough enveloping a rich, almond-infused filling. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a special dessert, they're surprisingly simple to create and utterly divine to devour.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol23 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium187 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
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StepUnroll 1 tube crescent roll dough; spread into the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal dough seams to prevent separation. (5 minutes)
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StepRoll almond paste to size of dough in the baking pan; trim with a knife or a pizza cutter. Set aside. (5 minutes)
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StepIn a bowl with an electric mixer, beat mascarpone, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk until well combined and smooth; spread evenly on top of dough in the pan. Place reserved almond paste on top of mascarpone layer. (10 minutes)
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StepUnroll remaining 1 tube crescent roll dough; place on top of almond paste layer ensuring dough completely covers. Seal dough seams. (5 minutes)
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StepBeat egg white in a bowl; brush onto dough top. Sprinkle almonds evenly over dough; sprinkle 1 tablespoon white sugar evenly over almonds. (5 minutes)
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StepBake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. (30 minutes)
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StepMeanwhile, whisk confectioners' sugar and water together in a bowl; drizzle over cooled Danish. (5 minutes)
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Cordie Homenick
Jun 26, 2025These are perfect for a weekend brunch!
Rylee Jaskolski
Jun 26, 2025I accidentally burned the top a little, so keep a close eye on them while baking.
Donna Bogisich
Jun 26, 2025The almond paste was a bit tricky to roll out, but the end result was worth it.
Ted Moore
Jun 25, 2025I didn't have sliced almonds so I used chopped and it turned out great
Modesta Fay
Jun 22, 2025I added a bit of lemon zest to the filling and it was a game changer!
Reuben Kassulke
Jun 11, 2025The glaze makes them extra special!
Kareem Stokes
Jun 10, 2025Easy to follow recipe and delicious results!
Floy Emmerich
Jun 8, 2025Next time, I'll try using a different type of cheese. Mascarpone is a bit too rich for my taste.
Breanne Pacocha
Jun 8, 2025These were surprisingly easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.