Puff Pastry Bear Claws

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat ⅓ cup superfine sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs yolks; beat well. Beat in almond extract. Stir in ground almonds and flour until reaches a thick paste-like consistency.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cut puff pastry into 8 equal pieces. Place 1 tablespoon almond mixture in lower center of each piece puff pastry. Fold puff pastry over filling; press edges together to seal. Make three ½-inch cuts, equally spaced apart on bottom edge, to make "claws." Transfer pastries to a baking sheet.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk whole egg and water together in a bowl; brush on each bear claw, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons superfine sugar and sliced almonds.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)