Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade almond croissants filled with a sweet almond mixture that embodies the essence of French pastry. This Delicious Almond Croissant Recipe with Sweet Almond Filling is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply treating yourself to a special breakfast. With a rich almond flavor and a beautifully flaky texture, these croissants are sure to impress both family and friends. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are finished off with a light dusting of powdered sugar, adding an elegant touch to your table. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
- 6 large day-old croissants
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick salted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 3/4 cup water
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Diced almonds (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract; blend until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix water, vanilla extract, and additional sugar. Briefly soak each cut croissant in this mixture.
- Fill each soaked croissant with the almond filling and sprinkle diced almonds inside.
- Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg