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Easy Almond Croissant Recipe

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Description

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast pastry that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this simple almond croissant recipe! This recipe takes little effort to make but yields a flaky, buttery croissant with a sweet almond filling that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Prep Time

Preparation for this recipe should take approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe should take approximately 25 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Croissant Dough:
  • 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten
For the Almond Filling:
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract.
  4. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into four triangles.
  6. Brush the beaten egg over the surface of each triangle.
  7. Spoon the almond filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
  8. Roll the triangles up, starting from the wide end and ending at the pointed end.
  9. Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and flaky.

Notes

These almond croissants are best served fresh out of the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 254mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 13g
  • Protein: 7g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use homemade puff pastry instead of store-bought?

Yes, you can use homemade puff pastry if you prefer. Just be sure to follow the recipe instructions carefully to ensure your croissants turn out light and flaky.

Can I substitute almond flour with regular flour?

No, almond flour is essential to this recipe as it gives the croissants their distinct almond flavor.

Can I freeze these croissants?

Yes, you can freeze these croissants for up to 1 month. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.

Recipe Tips

  • Be sure to use unsalted butter in the almond filling to avoid making the croissants too salty.
  • If the croissant dough is too soft to work with, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes before rolling it out.
  • You can add sliced almonds on top of the croissants before baking for a crunchy texture.

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