Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping
Indulge in the delightful experience of Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping, a perfect blend of rich almond flavors and flaky pastry. These croissants serve as an exquisite breakfast or dessert option that will impress any guest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced almonds for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by heating sugar, water, and almond extract until dissolved. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, almond flour, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slice day-old croissants open and fill generously with the almond mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange filled croissants on the baking tray, brush tops with cooled syrup, and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 13 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg