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Almond Croissant
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Almond Croissant

The most delicious pastry in the world!

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

almondsbutter

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

Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350∞F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 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. 4

    Arrange the croissants on the baking sheet . Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Chef's Notes

Copyright: Chef Laura Bonicelli

Nutrition (per serving)

647

Calories

15g

Protein

48g

Carbs

46g

Fat

7g

Fiber

403mg

Sodium

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