Pithiviers

Pithiviers is a delightful French pastry filled with a rich almond cream and layered with a hint of orange zest, encased in flaky puff pastry. This vegetarian dessert offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it an elegant treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 250 grams
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Powdered sugar - 80 grams
• Unsalted butter, softened - 60 grams
• Egg - 1 large (for filling)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Orange zest - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Egg (for egg wash) - 1 large

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3 mm.
3. Cut two circles from the pastry, each about 15 cm in diameter, and place one on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, one egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
5. Spread the almond cream mixture evenly on the pastry circle on the baking sheet, leaving a 2 cm border around the edge.
6. Place the second pastry circle on top and gently press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
7. Beat the remaining egg to make an egg wash and brush it over the top of the pastry for a golden finish.
8. Using a sharp knife, score a pattern on the top of the pastry without cutting through, then poke a few holes for steam to escape.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.03 L

Health Benefits

• Almonds are a good source of healthy fats and provide vitamin E, which is beneficial for skin health.
• Orange zest adds a burst of flavor along with antioxidants that may help in reducing inflammation.

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