How to Make "Spandauer:" The Classic Danish Pastry, with Pastry Cream or Jam!

almond paste

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: ground almonds + sugar

Marzipan is easier to find and has a similar flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta provides a lighter texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

Activate yeast in warm milk until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add eggs and yeast mixture; stir until a dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Roll out dough into a rectangle and fold into thirds.

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll out dough again and cut into squares.

Place a dollop of almond paste in the center of each square.

Fold corners of the square to the center, pinching to seal.

Let pastries rise on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake pastries until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Mix powdered sugar with lemon zest and drizzle over warm pastries.

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