Almond slices recipe

Florentine almond slice

Have you ever heard of a delicious, heavenly dessert called almond slice? If not, then it's high time you got to know this irresistible pastry.

Almond slices are a real treat that will send anyone who tries them into ecstasy. The secret of this heavenly delight lies in the perfect combination of sliced almonds, delicate butter caramel and crispy shortcrust pastry. We combine all of these in our recipe.

Sliced almonds are the centrepiece of this irresistible pastry. They give the almond slice a deliciously nutty flavour and provide an irresistible crunch on the surface. As soon as you take a bite of this topping, you will be enchanted by the intense flavour of the almonds in combination with the caramel.

Underneath the crunchy surface, the almonds are encased in soft butter caramel. It is so soft and smooth that it literally melts on your palate and leaves an unforgettable flavour.
And then there is the shortcrust pastry, which forms the basis of this delicious biscuit. The shortcrust pastry is carefully made to achieve the perfect consistency. It is golden brown and crispy, yet tender and literally breaks on the tongue. The contrast between the crunchy shortcrust pastry and the soft almonds and butter caramel is simply heavenly.

When you try the almond slice for the first time, you will immediately understand why it is one of the most popular desserts. Every bite is a real treat that transports you to a world of pure happiness. The rich flavour of the almonds, the sweet butter caramel and the crunchy shortcrust pastry come together to create a true masterpiece of sweet temptation.
So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a cup of tea and get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of almond slice.

Most important key data

Quantity: 45 pieces

Baking time: approx. 18 minutes

Difficulty level: Easy

Shelf life: 2 weeks

Shortcrust pastry

Butter \| cold		130 g
Icing sugar		70 g
White flour		200 g
Vanilla seeds		2 pinches
Whole egg \| beaten egg		30 g

Florentine paste

Granulated sugar		200 g
Whole cream		200 g
Honey		32 g
Butter		50 g
Glucose		100 g
Almonds \| sliced		300 g

Making the shortcrust pastry

Put all the ingredients, except for the whole egg, into a bowl and rub them together between your hands until the butter is mixed with the flour and there are no more large lumps. Then add the whole egg and knead the ingredients together. Transfer the crumbly dough to your work surface and knead it into a firm dough.

Press the finished dough flat, wrap it in cling film and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

As soon as the chilling time is over, knead the dough briefly and then roll it out to a thickness of 3 mm on a floured work surface using rolling pins. Then roll over the shortcrust pastry several times with a pastry cutter and then cut it out using a baking frame (26 x 26 cm) (alternatively, you can also prick the pastry several times with a fork). Place the cut dough on a baking tray lined with baking paper, remove the baking frame and bake in a preheated oven at 170 ºC for approx. 10 minutes

Make the almond filling during this time.

Preparation of the Florentine mixture

Place all the ingredients except the sliced almonds in a pan and bring the mixture to 112 degrees using a sugar thermometer. As soon as the sugar mixture has reached this temperature, add the sliced almonds and mix in with a rubber scraper or ladle.

Take the finished shortcrust pastry out of the oven and set it to 230 degrees.

Now place the baking frame back around the baked shortcrust pastry and pour the hot Florentine mixture on top.

Spread the almond mixture evenly over the dough and return the almond slice to the oven

Bake for a further 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Take the almond cake out of the oven and leave to cool for approx. 10 minutes.

You can then carefully remove the baking frame with a spatula or cake ring knife and leave the slices to cool completely.

As soon as the cake is cold, you can cut it into 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide pieces.

Storage & shelf life

The finished almond slices will keep for approx. 2 weeks at room temperature in a biscuit box. Please do not store them in the fridge or another damp place as they will absorb moisture and become sticky.

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Mandelschnitten
By: Petra On 2025-03-08
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★★★★★ (5.0)

Die Mandelschnitten sind sooo fein und einfach zuzubereiten. Der Mürbeteig wird schön knusprig, und die Florentinermasse mit den Mandeln gibt dem Ganzen einen tollen Geschmack. Es braucht ein bisschen Zeit, aber das Ergebnis ist definitiv die Mühe wert!

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