Are you a fan of croissants? Do you also love the flavor of almonds? If so, you have to try this recipe for almond croissants. They’re the perfect combination of flaky, buttery pastry and rich, nutty almond filling. Best of all, this almond croissant recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Tools you will need:
Ingredients:
- 6 croissants
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Sweet Syrup:
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract (or almond)
Almond Flour Filling:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare the syrup. Mix warm water, sugar, vanilla extract, and hazelnut syrup. Stir until
dissolved. - Prepare the filling. Mix the almond flour/meal, eggs, butter, sugar.
- Cut each croissant in half horizontally with a serrated knife.
- Dip each croissant into the syrup mixture.
- Add 2 tbsp of the filling inside of the croissant and 1 tbsp on top of the croissant.
- Add sliced almonds on top.
- Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar on top
- Let the croissants cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Conclusion:
These almond croissants are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a sweet snack. They’re easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a fancy bakery. The almond filling is rich and nutty, and the croissants themselves are light, flaky, and buttery.
**NOTE: If you want to get really fancy, you can drizzle some melted chocolate on top of the powdered sugar for a decadent finishing touch.
One of the best things about this recipe is that you can easily make it your own. You can experiment with different flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the almond filling, or try swapping out the almond extract for another flavor like orange or raspberry.
So next time you’re in the mood for a delicious pastry, give this almond croissant recipe a try. They’re sure to impress your friends and family, and they’re a tasty way to start your day.
Almond Croissant Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Croissants
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Sweet Syrup
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp hazelnut syrup
Almond Flour Filling
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare the syrup.
- Mix warm water, sugar, vanilla extract, and hazelnut syrup. Stir until dissolved.
- Prepare the filling. Mix the almond flour/meal, eggs, butter, sugar.
- Cut each croissant in half horizontally with a serrated knife.
- Dip each croissant into the syrup mixture.
- Add 2 tbsp of the filling inside of the croissant and 1 tbsp on top of the croissant.
- Add sliced almonds on top.
- Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar on top.
- Let the croissants cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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