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Bakery Style Almond Croissant

Bakery Style Almond Croissant

Bake delicious Bakery Style Almond Croissants with this easy recipe that transforms day-old croissants into a luxurious treat.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Almond Cream Preparation
  • 1 cup almond meal/almond flour or 2/3 cup whole blanched almonds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature, sliced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 Tbsp rum optional
Croissant Assembly
  • 8 pieces medium/large croissants one-day-old
  • 3 Tbsp sliced almonds for topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Slice the croissants in half lengthwise.
  3. In a bowl, mix the almond meal, sugar, and melted butter.
  4. Add eggs to the mixture and combine until smooth.
  5. Optionally, mix in rum for added flavor.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spread the almond cream mixture over the croissant halves.
  2. Reassemble the croissants and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until golden.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a fun twist, substitute the rum with almond extract or add chocolate chips to create a chocolate almond croissant.

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