Easy Almond Croissants are flaky and buttery and packed with a sweet almond filling and topping! Turn premade croissants into a bakery worthy treat with this easy recipe.
I first tried almond croissants on a cruise, and have been trying them at every bakery since, for recipe testing of course. Here’s my favorite take on this classic, easy dessert (or breakfast)!
This recipe was originally published in June 2017. I have updated the recipe and photos in July 2025.
Aimee’s Recipe Notes
Taste & Texture: flaky, buttery croissants with a delicious almond filling and a nutty crunch for sliced almonds.
Update: my original recipe used crescent rolls, but I’ve updated and tested this with store bought croissants for a flakier treat.
Ingredient Swap: instead of homemade almond filling, use a can of Solo Almond Paste. Still delicious, and so easy.
Easy Ingredient List
- Store Bought Croissants – Making croissants from scratch takes more time and effort than most home bakers have to spare! Using prebaked croissants is the perfect hack for home bakers. You can find them in the bakery section of most large grocery stores.
- Almond Flour – gives the nutty texture and flavor to the filling for these bakery style croissants.
- Granulated Sugar – blended with the almond flour and butter to create a perfectly sweet almond filling.
- Sliced almonds pressed into the top of the croissants for a little crunch and pretty presentation.
I dusted my almond croissants with a little powdered sugar to give them that classic, sweet finish.
How To Make Easy Almond Croissants
Making homemade croissants with almond filling is easier than you might think. Because we’re using a ready made croissants, a lot of the work is already done for you!
Make the filling ingredients.
- Use a food processor or electric mixer to beat together the butter, sugar, almond flour, almond extract, and egg until well blended.
- Slice the croissants in half horizontally and spread about 2 Tablespoons of filling onto the bottom half.
Top and Bake.
- Place the top half of the croissant on and spread a thin layer of paste over the top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 13-16 minutes, until cripsy. Dust with powdered sugar.
Storage
- Almond croissants taste best the same day. I recommend serving them while still slightly warm from the oven for best flavor.
- You can make the almond filling up to 24 hours in advance and keep it in the refrigerator. You may need to let it set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to soften before using.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Use this homemade Waffle Recipe for breakfast for kids this week! Add Buttermilk Syrup that is homemade for the perfect bite!
- This flavorful Egg Salad Recipe goes great on toast, a roll, or even by the spoonful!
- Make this sweet Monkey Bread for a treat in the morning!
- Blueberry Muffins are one of my kids favorite breakfast foods! So we always make sure we have some on hand!
- This Ham and Cheese Quiche is a great way for your kids to eat veggies in the morning!
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Easy Almond Croissants Recipe
Ingredients
For the Almond Filling
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
For the Croissants
- 6 large croissants
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting the tops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add almond flour, egg, and almond extract and beat for an additional two minutes until smooth and fully combined. Set the filling aside.
- Use a serrated knife to slice croissants in half horizontally. Spread about 2 Tablespoons of filling on the bottom of each croissant.
- Place the top half back on and gently press down. Spread a thin layer of filling over the top and press some of the sliced almonds over the filling, pressing gently so they stick.
- Place croissants on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 13- 16 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Cool for several minutes then dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
- Almond croissants taste best the same day. I recommend serving them while still slightly warm from the oven for best flavor.
- The almond filling can be made and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance. Soften on the counter for at least 30 minutes before spreading.
- See blog post for photos showing how to make the recipe.
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Easy Breakfast Recipes
Grab a can of crescent rolls and make these flaky, buttery Easy Almond Croissants.
Would the extras freeze well before baking? There’s only two of us, and the notes say they’re best the day they’re baked. I was thinking of prepping all the dough with the filling, baking what we want that day, and freezing the rest to be baked later.
I love the flavor of almonds in pastries and cookies
So perfect to make! Thanks you!
I have made these twice and though very tasty almost all of the almond filling bakes out of the crescent rolls. What am I doing wrong? I’m rolling up like I would a crescent roll…am I supposed to be pinching the “roll” closed so the filling can’t escape?
That’s what I did, folded over the ends and pinched to seal, these are soooo good!!!!👩🏼🍳👩🏼🍳👩🏼🍳🌰🌰🌰
These look fabulous! Love cruising too and love the international Cafe on Princess!
It’s a delicious way to spend your breakfast 🙂
Years ago you could by a package of bear claw pastries that were basically the same thing. Almond filling in a croissant/puff type pastrie with a light sugary drizzle. sprinkled with slivered almonds. Now adays a bear claw is filled with raisin type filling and quite a dissappointment. I will have to try this recipe and savor the good ole days:)
ENJOY 🙂
Love Princess Cruises can’t wait to take another. And these Almond Croissants look absolutely delicious. I love the flavor of almonds in pastries and cookies 🙂
It looks as though you had a fantastic trip! I spent many mornings at the International Cafe on the Ruby Princess, but never tried the almond croissants (ugh). Love your take on them!
I guess you’ll just have to go on another cruise to try them 🙂
great idea for healthy , thanks you!
How do I store these?
EFF YES to these . I freaking love crescent roll creations like this!
These look soooo perfect!
This really takes me back! Great recipe and now all I need is someone to bake it and bring it to me 😉
These look really yummy!! Never been on a cruise because I can’t get up the nerve.
Agreed! We just recently cruised to the Panama Canal on the Coral Princess, had such great food. And our favorite place was the International Cafe, too. It’s perfect any time of day!