Almond Croissant
Golden, flaky layers give way to a rich almond cream filling that's sweet, nutty, and impossibly tender. These bakery-style croissants transform any ordinary morning into something special, whether you're hosting a leisurely brunch or treating yourself to a proper café experience at home.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
18 min
Total Time
28 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
- =====Filling=====
- 1/2 cupsugar
- 1 cupalmond meal flour
- 1/2 tsp.Kosher salt
- 1/2 cupcold unsalted butter -- diced
- 1/4 tsp.almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- =====Assembly=====
- 8 day-old croissants
- 1 cupsliced almonds
- confectioners sugar for dusting
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 8 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
1.Combine the sugar, almond meal flour, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Add the butter, and mix again until well blended. Add in the eggs one by one, and process on high speed until creamy and fluffy.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350∞F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Slice each croissant horizontally sandwich-style. Spread roughly 2 tablespoons of filling on the bottom of the croissant. Replace the top and spread approximately 1 tablespoon of filling evenly over the top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- 4
Arrange the croissants on the baking sheet . Bake for 15 to until golden brown. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Chef's Notes
Copyright: Chef Laura Bonicelli