Almond Paste-Filled Pastry Log
A banketstaaf is a traditional Dutch pastry filled with almond paste and wrapped in flaky puff pastry. While it’s especially popular during the Dutch Sinterklaas celebrations, this Pumpkin Spice version is perfect for any festive occasion. With its warm, spiced flavour, it’s a delicious treat to share throughout the holiday season.
What you need to make your almond paste-filled pastry log:
Ingredients
- 250 g FunCakes Almond Paste 1:1
- FunCakes Herb Mix Pumpkin Spice
- FunCakes Dip ’n Drip White
- FunCakes Food Colour Gel Red
- FunCakes Sprinkles Brown Letters
- FunCakes 3D Sprinkle Medley Sinterklaas
- FunCakes Chocolate Decorations Sinterklaas
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 egg (approx. 50 g)
- Puff pastry
Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C convection).
Mix the FunCakes Almond Paste with the light brown soft sugar and add FunCakes Herb Mix Pumpkin Spice to taste until soft and smooth. Shape the almond paste mixture into a long roll with a diameter of approximately 5 cm. Wrap it in cling film and chill briefly in the refrigerator.
Unroll the puff pastry onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and place the almond paste roll on top. Wrap the puff pastry tightly around the almond paste until it is completely enclosed and trim away any excess pastry. Place the roll seam-side down on the baking tray and tuck the ends underneath.
Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry roll. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
