Description
Indulge in our Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping, a delightful twist on a classic pastry. These flaky croissants are filled with a rich almond mixture that brings together the deep flavors of almond extract and almond flour. Topped with crunchy almonds and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day. Easy to prepare and versatile for any occasion, these croissants will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for syrup)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, and almond extract in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, almond flour, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Slice the day-old croissants in half and fill each with the almond mixture.
- Brush each filled croissant with syrup and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for approximately 13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg