Easy Strawberry Almond Petits Fours
Soft almond cake layered with strawberry jam and coated in a smooth white chocolate glaze. These bakery-style strawberry almond petits fours are elegant, easy to make, and perfect for showers, holidays, and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 45 MINS
- Chill Time: 30 MINS
- Cook Time: 10 MINS
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 cakes 1x
- Category: DESSERT
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: FRENCH INSPIRED
Ingredients
Almond Cake
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 (8-ounce) cans almond paste
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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8 large eggs
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling
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1 (10-ounce) jar strawberry jam or strawberry fruit spread
White Chocolate Glaze
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12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
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2–3 tablespoons strawberry jam
Garnish (optional)
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Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
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Slivered almonds
Instructions
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Prepare the pans
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease and flour two 15×10-inch jelly roll pans and line with wax or parchment paper. -
Make the batter
Beat butter and almond paste until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in flour just until combined. -
Bake
Spread batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely. -
Assemble layers
Invert one cake layer onto a lightly floured surface. Spread strawberry jam evenly over the top. Place second cake layer on top and gently press. -
Cut petit fours
Use a 1½-inch round cutter to cut out cakes. Place cakes on a wire rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet. -
Make glaze
Heat heavy cream until just steaming. Pour over white chocolate and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth, then stir in strawberry jam. -
Glaze
Spoon or pour glaze over each cake, covering tops and sides. Chill 30 minutes until set. -
Garnish and serve
Top with freeze-dried strawberries or slivered almonds if desired. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
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Let cakes chill slightly before glazing for cleaner edges
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A second coat of glaze creates a more polished bakery finish
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Use seedless strawberry jam for the smoothest layers