Years ago when my stepdad was a resident in Grand Rapids, Michigan he discovered Dutch banket (pronounced bahn-KET) at a...

Traditional flavors of the Netherlands are in this Dutch Banket pastry. Crispy pastry over a marzipan filling is perfection in every bite.

Dabble in a bit of Dutch delight with this easy Dutch Almond Ring recipe. A harmonious blend of almond, lemon zest, and a touch of apricot jam, wrapped snugly in buttery puff pastry. Perfect for those days when you're craving a little European bakery magic in your kitchen. And that lemon glaze? The cherry – or should I say, glacé cherry – on top! If you're keen on making your mornings or afternoons a tad more special, this one's a must-try.

Last week my grandma-in-law taught me (along with my mother-in-law and sisters-in-law) how to make Banket. (For those of you who are not dutch, this is a dutch pastry using almond paste.) Since this was the first time I have ever made it, I thought I would give it a try again on my own…

Delicious marzipan-filled pastries!

A Christmas recipe based on a Dutch Holiday classic: a sweet pastry of layered dough packed with almond paste & rum. Great with hot chocolate!

Growing up in a Dutch family, there is nothing that signals the arrival of Christmas for me more than almond pastries showing up at your door. Banket is a traditional Dutch dessert made of almond paste wrapped in a flaky pastry. It is served at Christmas and often given as a gift to friends and family over the holiday in the Netherlands. Using the Anova Precision Oven’s steam setting helps to achieve perfect flaky pastry and golden color every time.

No kneading or proofing required! Banket is a traditional Dutch Almond Pastry that's so easy to make and tastes simply amazing! Just come and see the video!

This Dutch Speculaas tart with Almond filling is a hybrid between the Dutch Boterkoek and the filled Speculaas. Rich, buttery, and warming.

Christmas dessert with almond paste