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A plate of almond twists.

Almond Twists

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 20 grams cornstarch
  • A pinch of salt
  • 250 ml milk hot
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sliced almonds for sprinkling
  • 1 egg yolk for brushing
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Heat the milk in a saucepan.
  3. In a bowl, mix a little milk with the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring well.
  5. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and let it thicken over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the vanilla extract. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.
  7. Unroll the puff pastry and spread the cream evenly. Then cover with another puff pastry sheet.
  8. Cut the filled puff pastry into strips. Then twist them.
  9. Place the twists on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  10. Brush the twists with the egg yolk and generously sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  11. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
  12. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
  13. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.