If you love quick pastries that look impressive but require minimal effort, these Apricot Jam Puff Pastry Swirls are the perfect treat. Made with buttery puff pastry, sweet apricot jam, and topped with crunchy flaked almonds, this recipe creates beautifully golden pastries with a delicate texture. A light coffee-cream drizzle adds a subtle richness that pairs wonderfully with the fruity filling. These pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert served with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) yeast-free puff pastry dough
- 9 oz (250 g) apricot jam
- 1 egg
- Flaked almonds, to taste
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 2–3 tbsp 10% cream (30–45 ml), or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll the puff pastry dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
- Spread the apricot jam evenly over the entire surface of the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from the long side, roll the pastry tightly into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into pieces about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Place the slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each swirl.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the tops of the pastries with egg wash.
- Sprinkle flaked almonds over the top of each swirl.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown, crisp, and puffed.
- In a small bowl, mix the instant coffee with the cream until smooth. Drizzle the mixture over the warm pastries before serving.
Time, Servings & Nutrition
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 10–12 swirls
Estimated Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 210
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Protein: 3 g
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These apricot jam puff pastry swirls are simple to make yet incredibly flavorful. Puff pastry creates a light and flaky texture, while apricot jam adds natural sweetness and fruity brightness. The almonds provide a pleasant crunch, and the light coffee-cream drizzle enhances the flavor without overpowering the pastry. This recipe is perfect when you want a quick homemade pastry with bakery-style results.
Apricot Jam Puff Pastry Swirls
These easy-to-make puff pastry swirls filled with apricot jam and topped with almonds and a coffee-cream drizzle are perfect for any occasion.
Main ingredients
- 1 lb yeast-free puff pastry dough (500 g)
- 9 oz apricot jam (250 g)
- 1 large egg (For egg wash)
- Flaked almonds (to taste)
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 2–3 tbsp 10% cream (30–45 ml, or as needed)
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll the puff pastry dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
- Spread the apricot jam evenly over the entire surface of the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from the long side, roll the pastry tightly into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into pieces about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Place the slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each swirl.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the tops of the pastries with egg wash.
- Sprinkle flaked almonds over the top of each swirl.
Baking
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown, crisp, and puffed.
Serving
- In a small bowl, mix the instant coffee with the cream until smooth. Drizzle the mixture over the warm pastries before serving.
These pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert served with coffee or tea.
