Almond Croissants

Name: Almond Croissants
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, French, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp plain flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 8 croissants; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

6 steps

Prep:35minCook:25min

simple syrup and toasted almond cream — both quick and easy to assemble — are all you need to transform stale homemade or store-bought croissants into deliciously sweet and fragrant pastries. The amount of syrup might feel excessive, but it’s needed to replace the moisture lost in the croissants as they become stale, so be generous when soaking them. Tip: The pastries are best within an hour or two of baking. After that, revive them by warming in a 350-degree oven for 5 to 8 minutes. Keep wrapped airtight at room temperature.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:41:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories482.5 kcal (24%)

Total Fat30.4 g (43%)

Carbs45 g (17%)

Sugars26.4 g (29%)

Protein9.4 g (19%)

Sodium365.4 mg (18%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Place the almond flour in a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and toasty smelling, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar, and beat with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Whisk in the almond extract, then add the flour, salt and toasted almond flour, and whisk until smooth and satiny. Set the mixture aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 4

Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat to 180°C. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

OvenPreheat

Step 5

Use a pastry brush to soak the cut sides of the croissant halves liberally with the syrup. (Use most of it or all, if the croissants are very stale.) Spread the bottom halves with half of the frangipane, dividing evenly and spreading all the way to the edges. Place the top halves over the bottom halves, then spread the remaining frangipane over the tops of the croissants. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over top, dividing evenly.

Step 6

Place the croissants on the baking sheet, spacing evenly, and bake until the almonds are toasted and the frangipane is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.