Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping, a perfect blend of rich almond flavors and flaky pastry. These golden-brown croissants are filled with a luscious almond mixture and topped with crunchy sliced almonds, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1/2 cup softened salted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by combining sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract; let cool.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, almond flour, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slice each croissant lengthwise and spread filling inside before closing them gently.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with syrup, and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 13 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For enhanced crunchiness, toast the sliced almonds briefly before topping. Customize the filling by adding chocolate chips or swapping out nuts for variety.