almond croissants.

classic bakery style almond croissants that are so easy to make 🤎

makes 3 large almond croissants

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ingredients

• almond filling

  • 3 plain butter croissants, use old croissants

  • 1/2 cup (56g) sliced almonds, plus extra for topping

  • 1 1/2 tsps (4g) all-purpose flour

  • 2 1/2 tbsps (about 33g) brown sugar

  • pinch of kosher salt

  • 1/4 cup (4 tbsps, 57g) unsalted butter

  • 1 large egg (~50g)

  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

• maple syrup or simple syrup

• powdered sugar, for topping

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tools

• food processor or blender

• serrated knife

• pastry brush

• silicone spatula or spoon

• baking sheet lined with parchment paper

• wire rack

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steps

1. preheat oven to 350F

2. make the almond filling: in a food processor, blend together 1/2 cup (56g) sliced almonds, 1 1/2 tsps (4g) all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tbsps (about 33g) brown sugar, & a pinch of kosher salt until well combined

3. add in 1/4 cup (4 tbsps, 57g) unsalted butter and blend until a smooth paste forms

4. add 1 large egg (~50g) & 1/2 tsp almond extract, blend until everything is well blended

5. prepare the croissants: slice each croissant horizontally in half and using a pastry brush, brush some maple syrup or simple syrup on inside of croissant halves

6. spread a heaping 1 tbsp almond filling on the bottom half of the croissant and cover with the other half croissant

7. spread a heaping 1 1/2 tbsps almond filling on top of croissants and sprinkle some sliced almonds

8. bake for 18-20 minutes, until almond filling on top is cooked and golden brown

9. place on wire rack and let cool, then generously dust with powdered sugar

10. enjoy!

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notes

• this recipe is adapted from tasty’s almond croissants recipe

• feel free to substitute maple syrup or simple syrup with any syrup you like

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