French Almond Croissants
Buttery croissants filled with rich almond cream, topped with sliced almonds, and baked until golden and crisp. These French-inspired pastries are indulgent, nutty, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 croissants
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- croissants (preferably day-old)
- unsalted butter, softened
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- almond flour
- all-purpose flour
- vanilla extract
- almond extract
- milk
- sliced almonds
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice croissants in half horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in almond flour, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and almond extract to form almond cream.
- Lightly brush the inside of croissants with milk.
- Spread almond cream inside each croissant and close gently.
- Spread more almond cream on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Day-old croissants absorb the filling best.
- Add chocolate or fruit jam for variation.
- Do not overfill to prevent sogginess.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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