Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Almond Bear Claws 4.6 (41) 35 Reviews 24 Photos These flaky Danish pastries are a time-consuming project, but they're a perfect way to show people how much you love them! I like serving them at special brunches. The puff pastry dough and almond filling can be made ahead of time, and the pastries can be frozen before baking. By frances Updated on February 5, 2024 Save Rate Print Share 24 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 pastries Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup almond paste 2 ¾ cups ground almonds ½ cup white sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 egg whites ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur 3 pounds puff pastry 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, for garnish 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting Directions In a large bowl, beat almond paste with an electric mixer to break it apart. Add the almonds, sugar, and salt; continue to mix until the almond paste is no longer lumpy. Stir in the butter, egg whites, almond extract and amaretto liqueur on high speed until its as fluffy as you can get it. Set aside. Using half of the dough at a time, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle that is about 8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges of the dough. Cut the dough in half lengthwise to make two 4 inch wide strips. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Fill a pastry bag halfway with the almond filling and pipe a stripe of filling down the center of each strip. Whisk together the egg and water. Brush onto one edge of each strip. Fold each strip over the filling and press gently to seal it. Brush each piece with egg wash and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces, then cut 1/2 inch slits into the sealed edge to make the ''claws''. Place the bear claws at least two inches apart on baking sheets. Refrigerate and repeat with the second half of the dough. Bake in the preheated oven until almonds are toasted and pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving. LatinaCook Cook’s Note This recipe makes enough filling for about six dozen bear claws. You can cut the recipe down, but I like to make a big batch for several reasons: the bear claws keep indefinitely in the freezer; the recipe is harder to make in small quantities (it's more difficult to grind almonds in a food processor in small amounts); and the filling is delicious in coffee cakes and other baked goods. Editor's Notes: Get the recipe for Blitz Puff Pastry. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 419 Calories 26g Fat 36g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 419 % Daily Value * Total Fat 26g 34% Saturated Fat 7g 33% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 157mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 6g Protein 10g 21% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 70mg 5% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 238mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved