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Weekend Berry Danish Puff

One of our favorite summer breakfasts, filled with fresh berries and finished with a light lemon glaze.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Scandanavian
Servings 18

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • ¾ cup 12 tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • tbsp ice water

Almond Filling

  • ¾ cup 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • cups water
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • scant ½ tsp salt
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ tsp almond extract
  • 5 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups raspberries blueberries, blackberries, or a combination
  • ½ tbsp all-purpose flour

Lemon Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice plus more if needed

Instructions
 

For the pie crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.
  • Roll the dough into a thin rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper sized for a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Transfer the parchment and dough to the baking sheet. Press the dough into the corners if needed.
  • Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

For the Almond Filling

  • Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the butter until melted.
  • Add the flour and salt. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes very thick.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
  • Cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Gradually mix the beaten eggs into the cooled mixture until smooth.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Toss the berries with ½ tablespoon flour.
  • Scatter the berries evenly over the filling and gently press them into the batter.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden.
  • Cool for about 20 minutes before glazing.

For the Lemon Icing

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon zest.
  • Stir in the lemon juice until smooth, adding a little more juice if needed for a pourable consistency.
  • Drizzle over the slightly cooled pastry before serving.
Keyword blackberries, blueberries, danish, pastry, raspberries, sheet pan