Almond Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade almond croissants with this easy recipe that transforms day-old pastries into an impressive breakfast treat. The creamy almond filling combined with a sweet syrup creates a flavor explosion that’s perfect for brunch or dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with these buttery delights. Top them off with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish that’s sure to wow!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 8 day-old croissants
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar; simmer until dissolved, then stir in vanilla extract and cool.
- In a stand mixer, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Gradually add room temperature butter, eggs, and almond extract until fluffy.
- Slice each croissant in half, brush inside with syrup, fill with almond mixture, replace tops, brush again with syrup, and sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (95g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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