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Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping Recipe

Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping

This Buttery Almond Croissants with Crunchy Topping Recipe transforms day-old croissants into a gourmet delight everyone will love.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 6 pieces Croissants (day old)
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. Prepare the almond filling by mixing softened butter, sugar, almond flour, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Slice each croissant in half and fill with the almond mixture.
  4. Press the halves together and arrange on a baking sheet.
  5. Mix sugar and water to create a syrup, then brush over the croissants.
  6. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the croissants.
  7. Bake until golden brown.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with variations such as adding hazelnut flour or chocolate chips for different flavors.

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