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Carbayones

Traditional Asturian puff pastry filled with a rich almond paste and finished with a glossy glaze.

55 minMediumServes 12280 cal/serving

SpanishDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianPork-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 2 cups ground almonds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line pastry molds with cut pieces of 1 thawed puff pastry sheets.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups ground almonds, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Stir in 3 beaten eggs until a smooth almond paste forms, then spoon filling into pastry shells.

  4. 4

    Bake for 20 minutes until filling is set and pastry edges are golden brown.

  5. 5

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 tbsp water for 3 minutes to make syrup.

  6. 6

    Brush warm pastries with 2 beaten egg yolks, then spoon sugar syrup over top to glaze.

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Questions

What is Carbayones?

Traditional Asturian puff pastry filled with a rich almond paste and finished with a glossy glaze. This reference files it under Spanish dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Carbayones at?

For Carbayones, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 4.

Is there a substitute for powdered sugar in Carbayones?

The entry for Carbayones calls for 1 cup powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Can I make Carbayones gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 1 puff pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

Is Carbayones vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 eggs, beaten and 2 egg yolks, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Carbayones contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 cups ground almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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