Description
This flaky, buttery almond croissant filled with rich almond cream is the ultimate treat-yourself breakfast, crispy, creamy, and Parisian café perfect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants (preferably a day old)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- For the Almond Cream (Frangipane)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- For the Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp rum or almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in almond flour, all-purpose flour, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until creamy.
- In a saucepan, simmer water and sugar until dissolved. Cool and stir in almond extract or rum.
- Cut croissants horizontally. Brush insides and tops with syrup.
- Spread almond cream inside each croissant. Close and spread more almond cream on top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use day-old croissants for best texture. Chill almond cream if too soft. Freeze assembled croissants unbaked and bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: almond croissant, frangipane, French pastry, breakfast, bakery-style