Delicious Almond Croissant Recipe with Sweet Almond Filling
Indulge in the delightful experience of making your very own Almond Croissants filled with a rich and creamy almond filling. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet treat that brings the charm of a French bakery right to your kitchen. With flaky croissants enveloping a sweet and nutty filling, these pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Impress your family and friends with these delectable delights that are sure to be the highlight of any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large one-day-old croissants
- 1 tablespoon diced almonds (per croissant)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick salted butter (softened, 8 tbsp)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract until smooth.
- Cut open each croissant lengthwise and generously fill with the almond mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together water, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar. Briefly soak each filled croissant before baking.
- Place croissants on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg