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Asturian Carbayones Recipe

Asturian Carbayones Recipe
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Asturian Carbayones are traditional Spanish pastries from Asturias, featuring a flaky puff pastry base filled with a rich almond mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a sweet glaze and optional chocolate drizzle. Crispy, nutty, and fragrant with lemon and cinnamon, these pastries bring a delightful elegance to any dessert table.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry

Almond Filling

  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Optional: melted chocolate for drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the pastries evenly and achieving a golden crust.
  2. Prepare Pastry Base: Cut the puff pastry sheet into rectangular pieces that will fit into your molds or muffin tins. Press each piece gently into the tins, shaping the base and sides to hold the filling.
  3. Mix Almond Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, sugar, whole eggs, egg yolk, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Fill Pastry Shells: Spoon the almond filling evenly into the prepared puff pastry cases, filling them nearly to the top without overfilling.
  5. Bake: Place the filled molds into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and nicely golden brown.
  6. Cool: Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to set and avoid sogginess.
  7. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and water until smooth to form a thin glaze.
  8. Glaze Pastries: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled pastries for a sweet, shiny finish. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate for extra flavor and decoration.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground almonds with almond flour but ensure it is finely ground for smooth filling.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon aroma, add a bit more lemon zest or a few drops of lemon extract.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free puff pastry sheets available at specialty stores.
  • Allow the pastries to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: Asturian Carbayones, Spanish pastries, almond pastries, puff pastry dessert, lemon cinnamon pastries, traditional Spanish dessert

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