Buttery, almondy and delicious - these pastries are perfect for a decadent breakfast. They are super easy to make so you can enjoy freshly baked pastries in just 30 minutes! These Easy Peasy Danish Pastries are a Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
Ready-rolled puff pastry 375g packet
Egg 1, beaten
Apple sauce 8 tsp
Marzipan 110g (4oz)
Apricot jam 2 tbsp, warmed
Toasted flaked almonds 2 tbsp
Directions
Preheat oven to 220°C/200°fan/Gas 7. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Unroll pastry and cut into eight squares. Brush each with egg and place 1 tsp apple sauce in centre. Roll marzipan into a sausage shape about 5cm (2in) long and cut into eight. Place each piece onto apple sauce. Fold up corners of pastry to meet in middle. Brush with egg and place on tray. Bake for 15-18 minutes until risen and golden. Brush with jam and sprinkle with almonds. Serve warm.