Adina: Pastry Chef from Kyrgyzstan

almond cream

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: hazelnut spread

Cashew cream is lower in calories and still creamy.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while homemade can save costs.

Prepare the almond cream by mixing almond powder, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Chill the butter for a few minutes before incorporating it into the puff pastry.

Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into two circles.

Place one pastry circle on a baking sheet.

Spread the almond cream mixture evenly over the pastry circle, leaving a border.

Insert the golden bean (fève) into the filling.

Cover with the second pastry circle and seal the edges by pressing down.

Make cuts on the top of the pastry to prevent it from bursting during baking.

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

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