BEST Almond Croissant Recipe
The most incredible almond croissant recipe, just like you would find at a French bakery. Flaky golden croissants are filled and topped with almond cream and sliced almonds. A delicious morning pastry to go with your favorite beverage.
Ingredients
- 4 croissants day old
- 2 1/4 cups almonds sliced, blanched or roasted
- 2 cups almond cream cold
- almond syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 cup sugar plus 2 more tablespoons
- 1/4 cup water plus 1 more tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons almond flour or almond meal
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal, plus 1 ½ more tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour plus 1 more teaspoon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature (4.4 ounces)
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus 1 ½ more tablespoons
- 1/4 cup eggs plus 2 more teaspoons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the day-old croissants in half lengthwise to prepare for filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond cream, powdered sugar, and optional almond extract until smooth. Ensure there are no lumps.
- Spread the almond cream generously inside each croissant half, then sandwich them back together.
- Top with sliced almonds, pressing gently, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and aromatic.
Notes
The most incredible almond croissant recipe, just like you would find at a French bakery. Flaky golden croissants are filled and topped with almond cream and sliced almonds. A delicious morning pastry to go with your favorite beverage.
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