Dutch Christmas Log
Servings
10-12
Servings
10-12
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry sheet& cut in half lengthwise.
  2. In a bowl, combine almond paste with orange zest & knead until blended. Divide almond paste into 2 even pieces & roll each one into a log approximately 1-inch shorter than the length of puff pastry.
  3. Place each almond log onto a puff pastry half. Fold 2 shorter ends of the pastry onto almond log. Brush one of the long sides with egg wash. Roll up almond log in pastry so that seam is on the bottom. Transfer logs to baking sheet, brush with egg wash & bake for 25 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
  4. In a microwave-safe dish, heat apricot jam for about 30 seconds or until jam is runny. Brush baked logs with apricot jam; sprinkle with sliced almonds & dust with powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes

The Difference Between Marzipan & Almond Paste –                                

  • almond paste is softer and is used in baked goods.   
  • marzipan is firmer and used in making candies/chocolates or as fondant for cakes. Marzipan also uses rose water.