Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Almond Croissants filled with a sweet almond mixture. These flaky pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a special dessert at any gathering. With their rich almond flavor and impressive presentation, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. This recipe is simple enough for bakers of all levels, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy them warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and paired with your favorite beverage for a truly satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large one-day-old croissants
- 1 tablespoon diced almonds (per croissant)
- 1 stick salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for soaking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, softened butter, ½ cup sugar, egg, and almond extract until smooth.
- Cut each croissant open on one side and fill with about 2 tablespoons of almond mixture. Sprinkle diced almonds inside.
- Whisk together soaking ingredients: water, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar in another bowl.
- Briefly soak each filled croissant in the soaking mixture before placing on a baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 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 croissant (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 58mg