Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Almond Croissants, a perfect blend of buttery pastry and rich almond filling. These treats are an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert gatherings. Using day-old croissants makes them quick to prepare while still offering a homemade touch. The creamy almond frangipane elevates these pastries to a new level of deliciousness that will impress family and friends alike. Customize with chocolate chips or different nuts for a personal twist on this classic French treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 butter croissants
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 10 tbsp sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make simple syrup by heating water and sugar until dissolved; let cool.
- Prepare the almond filling by mixing room temperature butter, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in almond flour and plain flour.
- Slice croissants in half, brush inside with simple syrup, and fill with almond cream. Top with more filling and sprinkle sliced almonds.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg