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    Swedish Pastry

    Published: Dec 12, 2016 · Modified: Aug 22, 2018 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Every single Christmas we gathered together with my cousins for a huge family party.  My Aunt Vicki would bring her homemade Swedish Pastry, which was layers of buttery pastry topped with a sweet almond frosting. It was devoured in two seconds and I couldn't imagine a Christmas without it!

    My Mom began to deliver it to her neighbors at Christmas time. This Swedish Pastry is so unique that people would clamor for the recipe which is a recipe that has been passed down over the years.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    It starts off with a flaky crust made with simple ingredients and is topped off with a light almond (can substitute vanilla) filling. It is baked until golden and perfectly puffed up. A sweet almond frosting is spread all over the baked filling. The beauty of this Swedish Pastry is that it is rich and buttery without being overly sweet.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    My brother, Ryan, lived in Denmark for two years and ate a fair share of pastries! European countries are not as sweet as the pastries we find  in the United States. There are three layers to this pastry and only the top layer has sugar in it. This is why this Swedish Pastry is so darn delicious. It has so many layers of flavors!

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Start by making the flaky crust using butter, flour and cold water and press into two rectangles on baking sheet.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Make the filling by bringing butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the flour, almond or vanilla extract, and eggs. Spread over rectangles.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Bake until nice and golden brown. Once cooled, frost with almond or vanilla frosting. Cut into wedges or rectangles to serve.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    You can serve it with fresh raspberries, drizzle it with homemade jam, or top it with sliced almonds.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Swedish Pastry

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Flaky, buttery crust layered with baked almond filling and topped with sweet almond frosting.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert or Breakfast
    Cuisine European
    Servings 10

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • marble rolling pin

    Ingredients
      

    Crust:

    • ½ cup Butter cut into small cubes
    • 1 cup Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 2 Tablespoons Cold Water

    Filling:

    • ½ cup Butter
    • 1 cup Water
    • ¾ cup Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Almond or Vanilla Extract
    • 2 Eggs

    Sweet Almond Frosting:

    • 4 Tablespoons Butter softened
    • 1 ¾ - 2 cups Powdered Sugar
    • 2 - 3 Tablespoons Whole Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract Vanilla, or Vanilla Bean
    • 6 ounces Raspberries optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with cookie spray or line with silicone baking sheet (Silpat).
    • In a medium bowl, using a fork or pastry cutter, combine butter, flour, and baking powder. Stir in cold water. Form into two balls and shape into two long and thin rectangles (about 4" x 9") on greased or Silpat lined cookie sheet.

    To make Filling:

    • In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Add almond or vanilla extract. Stir in eggs and mix until smooth.
    • Spread filling over each rectangle, all the way to the edges.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-42 minutes or until light golden brown.

    To make Frosting:

    • Cream butter, powdered sugar, milk, and almond or vanilla extract. Once pastry has cooled, spread over each rectangle.
    • Top with fresh raspberries (optional) and cut into rectangles or wedges.
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    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    Swedish Pastry by Modern Honey. Buttery flaky layers with almond filling and topped with sweet cream frosting. A popular homemade European pastry.

    This Swedish Pastry is so reminiscent of happy Christmas memories spent with my family.  Happy Baking, my friends! xo

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    Comments

    1. Dee

      December 13, 2022 at 4:15 am

      Looks delicious. Refrigerate leftovers?

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        December 14, 2022 at 8:47 am

        Hi Dee! You can wrap it in an air-tight container or bag and it can be left out on the counter. It doesn't need to be refrigerated.

        Reply
        • Dee

          December 14, 2022 at 4:49 pm

          Thank you. 🙂

          Reply
    2. Susie

      September 19, 2022 at 10:50 am

      How far ahead can the pastry part be made?

      Reply
    3. Kelli

      February 13, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Yum! Just tried some of this that your brother (I think! Jeff!) brought to work and shared. I look forward to trying to make it!

      Reply
    4. Wendy

      December 13, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      Melissa,
      Did Ryan eat this type of pastry in Denmark? My daughter is on a mission there right now. I would love to get this recipe down "perfect" so I can make it for her and surprise her when she comes home! I'll have lots of time because that will be Feb, 2018! ha-ha

      Reply

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