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Easy Peasy Danish Pastries
Emily Davenport
8 servings
30 minutes
272
British
Pastry
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.