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Ingredients for almond croissants laid out flat

Almond Croissant

  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 4 croissants 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: French

Description

This flaky, buttery almond croissant filled with rich almond cream is the ultimate treat-yourself breakfast, crispy, creamy, and Parisian café perfect.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer water and sugar until dissolved. Cool and stir in almond extract or rum.
  3. Cut croissants horizontally. Brush insides and tops with syrup.
  4. Spread almond cream inside each croissant. Close and spread more almond cream on top.
  5. 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