Easy Almond Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of Easy Almond Croissants, a simple yet elegant treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These flaky pastries are filled with a rich almond pastry cream that melts in your mouth, complemented by a sprinkle of sliced almonds for added crunch. With just 10 minutes of prep and under 30 minutes of baking time, you can create gourmet treats that will impress your family and friends. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and enjoy their irresistible flavors any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 5 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Butter croissants
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, room temp)
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 tbsp Flour (AP, plain)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 10 tbsp Sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the simple syrup by heating water and granulated sugar until dissolved; allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and salt until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in almond flour and all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally and brush the insides with simple syrup. Fill with almond cream before reassembling.
- Spread additional almond filling on top and sprinkle sliced almonds over each croissant.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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