Puff pastry apricot rolls: A quick treat for tea time

Puff pastry often makes it to my shopping list. It's a great base for many sweet and savoury snacks. In this recipe, it becomes the base for delicious rolls with apricots. A simple and tasty peanut filling is hidden between the flaky, crispy pastry.

Although it might seem that everything about puff pastry has been said, a new recipe can still surprise you. One of my go-to quick desserts is simple rolls, where the fruity addition of apricot jam balances the sweet taste of the pastry and filling.

When they appear on the table, they better not blink – they disappear in the blink of an eye. Kids love them, and adults can't resist. They're perfect for a sweet treat.

Ingredients:

        
• 1 puff pastry sheet,
• 6 teaspoons of apricot jam,
• 1 egg,
• almond flakes,
• apricots.

    
• 255 g salted peanuts,
• 90 mL milk,
• 20 g powdered sugar.

Directions:

Step 1: Grind the salted peanuts in a food processor and transfer them to a bowl. Add milk and powdered sugar and mix thoroughly.

Step 2: Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a counter and spread the prepared peanut mixture.

Step 3: Fold the puff pastry in half and cut into long strips. Twist each strip around its own axis and then coil into a spiral.

Step 4: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and use a spoon to make an indentation in the centre. Fill the indentation with apricot jam. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with almond flakes. Place in an oven preheated to 205°C and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 5: Transfer the ready rolls to a plate, adding pieces of fresh apricots. Additionally, you can decorate them with a mint leaf or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy!