Dutch Letter Bars

Dutch Letter Bars are a traditional Dutch pastry that originated in the Netherlands. They are named after the letter shape they are traditionally made into, resembling the first letter of the recipient’s name.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Dutch Letter Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Dutch Courses: Any time, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 sheet Puff pastry sheets
• 8 ounce Almond paste
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a rectangle and place it on a baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, combine almond paste, powdered sugar, egg, and almond extract until well mixed.
4. Spread the almond paste mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
5. Roll out the second puff pastry sheet and place it on top of the almond mixture. Press the edges to seal.
6. Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before cutting into bars.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.