ALMOND- AND JAM-TOPPED PASTRY Recipe From Blendtec

INGREDIENTS

Twister Jar

12 slices	brioche or challah , 1" thick
½ c	jam or preserves
1 c	raw almonds
⅓ c	granulated sugar , divided
⅓ c	butter , softened
1 large	egg
2 tbsp	milk
1 tbsp	powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375⁰F. Place bread slices on cookie sheet, and spread jam thinly on bread slices.

Add almonds and ½ of granulated sugar to Twister jar, and place lid on jar. Select Speed 3, and turn lid counterclockwise during blending. At 30 seconds, press “Pulse” or “X” to stop cycle. Add remaining granulated sugar and butter, egg, and milk to Twister jar. Place lid on jar, select Speed 2, and turn lid counterclockwise during blending. At 30 seconds, press “Pulse” or “X” to stop cycle. Pour mixture into pastry bag, and pipe mixture on jam-topped bread. Bake for 20 minutes or until almond spread is golden brown.

Remove from heat and let cool. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of bread slices and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Servings 12
Serving Size slice
Calories 244
Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Sodium 112 mg
Carbohydrates 27.5 g
Fiber 2.5 g
Sugar 13.5 g
Protein 6 g