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Almond Cream-Filled Croissants

Delicious homemade almond cream-filled croissants that bring the essence of a French bakery into your kitchen, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 4 pieces Day-old croissants Homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Sliced almonds For topping
For the Almond Cream Filling (Frangipane)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For dusting before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and adjust the rack to the middle position. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Split the day-old croissants in half horizontally and set them aside on the prepared baking sheets.
Make the Almond Cream Filling
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, egg, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly blended and creamy.
Assemble the Croissants
  1. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the almond cream filling on the bottom half of each croissant.
  2. Place the tops back on and spread another tablespoon of almond cream on top. Sprinkle sliced almonds on each croissant.
Bake
  1. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the top and almonds are golden brown. Keep an eye on them while baking.
Finish and Serve
  1. Cool the croissants slightly on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. Consider pairing with fresh berries or coffee for an elegant breakfast.