Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Easy Almond Croissants, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and rich almond cream. Using day-old croissants, this simple recipe transforms leftover bread into a gourmet treat suitable for any occasion. The luscious almond filling is complemented by a crunchy topping of sliced almonds, creating an irresistible dessert or breakfast option. In just 25 minutes, you can impress your guests or enjoy a cozy snack at home. These croissants are not only visually appealing but also easy to prepare, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve delicious results. Elevate your brunch gatherings or afternoon tea with these sophisticated pastries that are sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 butter croissants
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 10 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare simple syrup by heating water and sugar until dissolved; cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat room temperature butter, salt, and sugar until creamy.
- Mix in eggs until well combined; then add almond flour and plain flour, mixing until smooth.
- Slice croissants in half horizontally and brush the inside with cooled simple syrup.
- Fill each croissant half with almond cream before reassembling.
- Spread more filling on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg