Almond Pastry

Recipe Rating:	6 Ratings5
Categories:	Other Desserts, Quick & Easy
Serves:	20
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

1 c	water
1/2 c	butter
1/2 tsp	salt
1 c	all-purpose flour
4	whole large eggs
1/2 c	butter
1 1/2 tsp	almond extract
1/2 tsp	vanilla extract
1/2 tsp	salt
3 c	powdered sugar
1 Tbsp	milk (or as needed for desired consistancy)

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Frannie Garcia

Lightly Salted

Kingston, WA (pop. 55,760)

Lady1bug

Member Since May 2012

Frannie's Notes:

I've always told people that this is an old family recipe that I got from my aunt and I have been making it for decades. It is truly loved by everyone and often requested for family gatherings. The funny thing is that I "remember" getting it from my aunt, but when I made it for her, she told me it's nothing like her recipe. LOL!!! She did love it though.

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

Light, buttery and perfectly flavored with almond...

Directions

In heavy medium sauce pan slowly heat water, 1/2 Cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until butter is completely melted. Bring to boil and turn off heat.

Immediately add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until well mixed.

Add 4 whole eggs, one at a time, beating thorougly until completely combined after each egg.

Spread onto ungreased cookie sheet (pretty much fills a 15" X 11" cookie sheet).

Bake for about 25-30 minutes in preheated 375 F oven. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

FROSTING: In medium bowl thoroughly whip 1/2 cup soft butter, powdered sugar, almond and vanilla extracts, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (don't omit salt). Add milk as needed to achieve desired frosting consistency.

Frost cooled pastry (using all or only part of frosting as desired for personal taste). Sprinkle sliced almonds over fresh frosting. Cut into twenty pieces ~ ENJOY!

Comments

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Pat Morris AugustgaPat

Jan 8, 2013

Frannie, this sounds interesting and I like different (than what I have previously made) recipes.

Is the crust more like a cake, cookies or pie? I definitely plan to try it soon, but am just curious as to the outcome since you didn't post a picture.

Thanks for posting your aunt's recipe (even if it is not like hers -LOL).

Frannie Garcia Lady1bug

Jan 8, 2013

Hi Pat! It's like a large thin cream puff, and can be almost custardy inside or a bit drier depending on how long you bake it. I prefer mine on the drier side, but it's delish either way. I'm excited to know how you like it, so good or bad give me your HONEST opinion (I'm a tough old girl ~ lol!). Thanks in advance for giving it a try, and thanks for commenting. That is what makes this club fun.

Pat Morris AugustgaPat

Jan 8, 2013

Oh yum! I like your description, Frannie. I will try to make it this upcoming weekend -and I will let you know how much I like it. I can't imagine it being anything but delicious!

Frannie Garcia Lady1bug

Jan 8, 2013

I think I'll have to make it this weekend too ~ lol! We're making me hungry for it.

Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

I shared a photo of this recipe.

Frannie Garcia Lady1bug

Feb 1, 2013

Thank you, Kitchen Crew! I'm honored, to say the least, and so happy that you liked it. I made it for my honey twice in one week right after I first posted it. He was a happy camper!!!

Aurora McBee aurora

Feb 1, 2013

First of all, congratulations on your Blue Ribbon!!! Second, I'm not sure how this recipe escaped my notice, but it sounds wonderful!! I'll certainly be making it soon! Thanks for sharing!

Frannie Garcia Lady1bug