Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade almond croissants, a quick and easy twist on the classic French pastry. This recipe transforms day-old croissants into buttery, almond-filled treats that are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Filled with a creamy almond filling and topped with a sweet almond syrup, these pastries not only look impressive but also deliver a rich, nutty flavor that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 day-old croissants
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 4 tablespoons vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the simple syrup by simmering water and granulated sugar until dissolved; stir in vanilla extracts and let cool.
- Mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer. Add butter, eggs, and almond extract; mix until light and fluffy.
- Slice croissants in half lengthwise, brush insides with syrup, fill with almond mixture, then top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 73mg