Delicious Mini French Croissants Filled with Almond Cream
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Delicious Mini French Croissants Filled with Almond Cream. These flaky pastries, bursting with a rich almond cream filling, are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s brunch, dessert, or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. With their crispy exterior and creamy interior, these mini croissants are sure to impress family and friends alike. They are quick to prepare and can be customized with flavors like lemon zest or chocolate for an extra twist. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar, to elevate your culinary creations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium/large croissants
- 100 g sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup almond meal/almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond meal, sugar, salt, and softened butter until creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cut each croissant open along one side to create a pocket and fill generously with the almond cream mixture.
- Place filled croissants on the baking sheet, brush tops with water mixed with sugar, sprinkle sliced almonds on top, and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg