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Cherry Almond Croissant Swirls

Flaky puff pastry swirls filled with sweet cherries and rich almond cream, finished with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Pastries
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten
Almond Filling
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
Cherry Filling
  • 1.5 cups cherries pitted and chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Topping
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice until thickened, then cool completely.
  2. Mix almond filling ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spread fillings over puff pastry sheets, roll into logs, chill and slice.
  4. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with almonds and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
  5. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For the flakiest texture, keep puff pastry chilled throughout preparation.