Easy Florentine Bars with Puff Pastry Sheets

Name: Easy Florentine Bars with Puff Pastry Sheets
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry; 3 tablespoons butter (about 40g); 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (about 30g); 3 tablespoons milk (about 40g); 3 tablespoons honey (about 40g); 1/2 cup sliced almonds (about 50g)

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Making dough from scratch can be tough... Why not try using puff pastry sheets? These bars are mildly sweet with a hint of honey flavor.
The story behind this recipe: I love Florentine bars and wanted to make them as a gift for a friend. Making the dough from scratch takes time and can be a bit challenging, so I used easy-to-make puff pastry sheets.

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Ingredients

Dough
2 sheetsfrozen puff pastry
Filling
3 tablespoonsbutter (about 40g)
2 1/2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar (about 30g)
3 tablespoonsmilk (about 40g)
3 tablespoonshoney (about 40g)
1/2 cupsliced almonds (about 50g)

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Steps

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These are the ingredients you'll use.
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Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the puff pastry sheets to fit the size of the baking sheet, place them together, and poke holes with a fork.
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Bake at 430°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Once baked, press down with a spoon to flatten. If the dough has separated, press it back together.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over heat.
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Once the butter is melted, add the granulated sugar, milk, and honey. Simmer over medium heat until it becomes bubbly and thick. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
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If using a stovetop, the bottom and sides of the pan can burn easily, so stir from the edges and bottom to prevent this.
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Remove from heat and add the sliced almonds. Return to heat and simmer until it thickens.
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Spread the mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/4 inch (5mm) around the edges.
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Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes until caramel-colored. Adjust the baking time as needed based on your oven.
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Once cooled, trim the edges and cut into your desired shape.
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It's ready to enjoy!
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I planned to use heavy cream, but since I didn't have any at home, I used milk instead.
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You can increase the filling ingredients and add nuts, dried fruits, or colorful beans with the sliced almonds for extra flavor.
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Cut into long strips and dip both ends in melted chocolate for a delicious touch!
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March 30, 2016: This recipe made it to the top 10 in popular searches for 'Florentine Bars'. Thank you!
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October 29, 2016: Featured in Cookpad News! I'm thrilled. Thank you!!