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Savor the exquisite combination of flaky puff pastry and rich hazelnut filling with these heavenly nut puffs. These treats are filled with creamy almond cream and topped with crunchy pecans, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors that elevate this pastry to divine levels.

Why you'll love it: These Nut Puffs are a dream for anyone who loves the luxurious taste of almonds and the earthy crunch of pecans. Puff pastry provides a delicious contrast, making each bite irresistibly flaky and moist. Easy to make with ready-made puff pastry, these puffs are a quick but elegant option for any baker.

Perfect occasion: These puffs are perfect for afternoon tea, coffee breaks or as a sophisticated dessert at meetings. They're also perfect for holiday celebrations, providing a delicious treat that guests can enjoy while mingling.

Decorating Tips: For an elegant finish, top these puffs with caramelized pecans just before serving to add a bright, sweet touch. If you're feeling extra decorative, a drizzle of melted chocolate or a dusting of icing sugar can add visual appeal and a touch of extra sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams of ready-made puff pastry
• 40 grams of softened butter
• 30 grams of powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 50 grams of almond flour
• 50 grams of pecans (walnuts are a suitable substitute)
• 1 egg yolk for brushing

Preparation of the walnut cream:

1. Beat together the softened butter and caster sugar using a whisk.
2. Add a room temperature egg and almond flour to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
3. Stir in chopped pecans.

Pastry assembly:

1. Make sure the puff pastry is completely defrosted, then cut it into squares and roll them out carefully.
2. Make small cuts along the edges of each square, pour the walnut cream into the center and braid the edges over the filling to enclose it.
3. Brush the surface of each puff pastry with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with a little more powdered sugar.

Pastry shop:

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Bake the walnut puffs for 20 minutes until golden and puffy.

Caramelized nut decoration:

1. In a saucepan, combine a small amount of sugar and water and bring to the boil. Cook until the mixture turns a caramel color.
2. Stir in the pecans, making sure they are well coated, then quickly spread them over the baked choux buns.

Enjoy these delicious nut puffs with almond cream and pecan filling, a real treat that goes perfectly with your favorite hot drink!