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almond croissant

Almond Croissant

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
The most delicious pastry in the world!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Breads, Brunch
Cuisine French, Italian, Spanish
Servings 8
Calories 647 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • =====Filling=====
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup almond meal flour
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter -- diced
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • =====Assembly=====
  • 8 day-old croissants
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • confectioners sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 350∞F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • Arrange the croissants on the baking sheet . Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Notes

Copyright:
Chef Laura Bonicelli

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 15gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 838IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 3mg
Keyword almonds, butter
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