Description
Delicious almond croissants filled with creamy frangipane, a perfect treat for pastry lovers.
Ingredients
- Croissant dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Almond paste or marzipan (depending on your preference)
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: If using store-bought croissant dough, follow the package instructions for rolling out the dough. If making from scratch, be sure to laminate the dough by folding butter into it several times to create layers.
- Make the almond filling: In a bowl, combine almond paste (or marzipan), butter, sugar, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
- Shape the croissants: Roll out the dough into triangles, spread a layer of the almond filling and roll them up into croissant shapes.
- Bake the croissants: Brush with an egg wash, sprinkle sliced almonds, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Finish with powdered sugar: Once baked, let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
These almond croissants are best served warm. Experiment with almond paste for a less sweet filling or marzipan for a sweeter variant.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: almond croissants, croissant recipe, French pastry, frangipane, baking