Petit fours with almonds
12 servings
60 minutes
Pâtisseries with almonds are an exquisite French delicacy that has conquered the world with their tenderness and refined taste. These miniature cookies, airy and crumbly, have a subtle aroma of vanilla and almond, creating a harmony of flavor in every bite. The history of pâtisseries began in France, where pastry chefs aimed to create elegant sweets for social gatherings and celebrations. They are traditionally served with tea or coffee, and thanks to jam and glaze, they gain additional sweetness and softness. Pâtisseries are perfect for special occasions when one desires something sophisticated and pleasant. Precision is important in their preparation to achieve the ideal dough structure, tenderness, and balance of flavor nuances.
1
Sift the flour, mix it with the baking powder and ground almonds.
- Wheat flour: 375 g
- Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chopped almonds: 125 g
2
Beat the eggs with sugar, add the flour mixture and vanilla sugar, and mix.
- Chicken egg (large): 3 pieces
- Sugar: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 375 g
- Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
3
Cut the cold butter into small pieces and mix it with the flour mixture.
- Butter: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 375 g
4
Knead the dough by hand until smooth. Form it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
6
Roll out the prepared dough to a thickness of no more than 4 mm, and cut out circles with a diameter of 3-4 cm. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the dough circles on it.
7
Place the baking sheet in the oven for 10-12 minutes, then remove the finished circles with a wide knife and let cool. Spread half of the circles with jam and cover with the remaining circles.
- Jam: to taste
8
You can also cover them with glaze. For this, mix powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then spread it on the cooled cookies; otherwise, the cookies will absorb the glaze.
- Powdered sugar: 3 tablespoons