Travesseiros de Sintra

Ingredients

Puff pastry

1 package (approximately 500g)

Almond paste

200g

Egg yolks

4

Sugar

150g

Water

100ml

Lemon zest

1 tablespoon

Cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Powdered sugar

for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle, approximately 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 10 equal squares, about 10cm x 10cm each.
3. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Continue to boil until the mixture thickens slightly, resembling syrup.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the almond paste, egg yolks, lemon zest, and cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
5. Spoon a generous amount of the almond filling onto the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a pillow shape, pressing the edges to seal tightly.
6. Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
7. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.