Delicious Puff Pastry Bear Claws Recipe

Try this amazing recipe for homemade puff pastry bear claws. These sweet pastries are made with flaky puff pastry filled with a cinnamon-almond filling and shaped like bear claws. They are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day. Follow the simple steps below to create these delectable bear claws.

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the almond meal, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
4. Cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles.
5. Spread about a tablespoon of the almond filling mixture evenly over each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Starting from one of the longer sides, roll up the puff pastry rectangle, jelly roll-style, towards the center until you reach the halfway point.
7. Repeat the same rolling process from the other longer side, so the two rolled sides meet in the center.
8. Press lightly to seal the pastry together.
9. Use a sharp knife to make claw-like slits in the pastry roll, cutting about halfway through the roll. This will create the bear claw shape.
10. Transfer the bear claws onto the prepared baking sheet.
11. Brush each pastry with melted butter, making sure to cover all the exposed pastry.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
13. Remove from the oven and allow the bear claws to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
14. Once cooled slightly, transfer the bear claws onto a wire rack to cool completely.
15. Dust the cooled bear claws generously with powdered sugar before serving.
16. Enjoy these delicious homemade puff pastry bear claws as a sweet breakfast or dessert treat!

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