Description
Almond croissants are a beloved French pastry known for their flaky, buttery layers and rich almond filling. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, these pastries offer a perfect balance of crispiness and nutty sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Almond Filling:
- ½ cup almond paste
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional)
For the Croissants:
- 6 pre-baked croissants (preferably day-old)
- ¼ cup simple syrup (for brushing)
- ½ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- Slice the croissants in half horizontally.
- Lightly brush the cut sides with simple syrup to add moisture.
- Make the Almond Filling:
- In a bowl, mix almond paste, softened butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Add almond extract and orange zest for enhanced flavor.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Spread or pipe the almond filling inside each croissant.
- Close the croissants and spread a thin layer of filling on top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds over the croissants.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches:
Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate-almond variation, add chocolate chips inside the croissants or drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Day-old croissants work best as they absorb the almond filling without becoming soggy.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: ~15g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~50mg