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Almond Croissants Recipe

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Cooking 15 mins
  • Serves 6
  • Difficulty Medium

Skip the cafe and find the best almond croissant in your own kitchen. Indulge in our homemade Almond Croissant recipe. Irresistibly flaky and golden, these delicious pastries are as simple as the syrup inside them. Serve them with some sprinkled icing sugar, or add an extra touch of flavour with some fresh berries. The only issue is, you’ll want to make them every weekend! Simply delish!

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Croissant

6 x day old Bakers Delight Croissants
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 egg, room temperature
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds

 

Simple Syrup

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rum

Method

    1. Step 1

      Preheat oven to 180°

    2. Step 2

      For the almond paste, combine the butter, egg, almond meal, granulated sugar, almond extract & vanilla extract in a bowl. Beat together until smooth

    3. Step 3

      Cut the croissants in half lengthwise and brush the inside with simple syrup. Spread the bottom half of the croissants with almond paste and place the other half on top to sandwich together. Brush the top of the croissants with simple syrup and top with more almond paste. Press slivered almonds on top of the almond paste

    4. Step 4

      Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Enjoy!

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FAQs

What do you eat with almond croissants?

Almond croissants make for the perfect sweet breakfast or dessert, and can be enjoyed by themselves or with a range of toppings. For a mid-morning pick up, nothing pairs better than tea or coffee. If you’re whipping up a feast to impress, pair your almond croissants with fruit, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. You can also add a drizzle of chocolate or maple syrup – the options really are endless!

What is an almond croissant made of?

Almond croissants are typically made from a plain croissant with an almond filling. The almond croissant filling is typically made from almond paste – typically made of butter, eggs, almond meal and extract, vanilla extract and sugar. A simple syrup is often used to coat the croissant, with almonds placed on top to finish it off. 

Do you eat almond croissants hot or cold? 

Almond croissants can be enjoyed both hot and cold. Serve them warm from the oven, topped with delicious cream or ice cream. You can also serve them cool with fresh fruit or jam. When it comes to what’s better, it’s all about your personal taste!

 

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