Easy Almond Croissants Recipe
These Easy Almond Croissants are flaky and buttery and packed with a sweet almond filling and topping! You'll love how easy they are to make with store bought croissants too!
Servings: 6 croissants
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1croissant | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 7g
