Joan Konzelman’s Danish Pastry

Danish Pastry ~ Joan Konzelman

This scrumptious treat was made by Joan Konzelman for Kerstin and Timothy’s wedding reception dessert buffet.
A huge thank you to the Konzelman family for sharing this recipe with us. We love it!

Ingredients
  

First Grouping:

  • 2 C. Flour Divided
  • 1 C. Butter Divided
  • 1/2 C. + 2 Tbsp. Water Divided
  • 1 tsp. Almond Extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • Toasted Almonds
  • 1 C. Flour
  • 1/2 C. Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Water

Second Grouping:

  • 1/2 C. Water
  • 1/2 C. Butter
  • Add 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 C. flour
  • 3 Eggs

Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • few drops Hot Water

Instructions
 

Mix first group of ingredients well by hand.

  • Divide in half, making 2 -24” long (3-4” wide) strips, about 1/4” thick.
  • Bake at 350°F, 30-50 minutes till lightly browned. Don’t let brown too much.

Meanwhile in a large saucepan, mix water and butter from second grouping.

  • Bring to a boil until butter is melted.
  • Add almond extract and flour.
  • Mix quickly with a non-metal spoon stirring until it forms a ball and pulls away from the edges of the pan.
  • This needs to be fairly dry and partially sticky.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Spread evenly over 2 strips.
  • Bake at 350°F until light golden brown.

While this is baking make a frosting.

  • Mix all frosting ingredients together until smooth.

Finishing.

  • Frost the pastry while it’s still hot.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.
Keyword Danish | Joan | Konzelman | puff pastry

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