Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Almond Croissants, a delicious twist on the classic French pastry. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms day-old croissants into buttery treats filled with a rich almond cream and topped with a sweet syrup and crunchy almonds. Perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings, these almond-filled delights will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings without the need for a bakery visit. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors as you bite into these flaky pastries that are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 8 day old croissants
- ¼ cup sliced almonds for topping (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F (177 C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, prepare the simple syrup by combining water and granulated sugar; simmer until dissolved, then stir in vanilla extract and cool.
- In a stand mixer, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Gradually add butter, eggs, and almond extract; mix until light and fluffy.
- Slice each croissant in half lengthwise. Brush the insides with the simple syrup, spread almond filling on the bottom half, then replace the top.
- Brush more syrup on top, add extra filling if desired, sprinkle sliced almonds, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg