Description
Almond Bliss Croissants deliver pure French pastry magic with delicate layers of buttery dough embracing rich almond cream. Paris-inspired sweetness melts into each flaky bite, promising delightful indulgence that transports you straight to a charming Parisian café.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large croissants
- 90 g (¾ cup) ground almonds
- 60 g (4 tablespoons) soft unsalted butter
- 100 g (½ cup) golden caster sugar
- 1 small egg
Glaze and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- 1 tablespoon golden caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons flaked almonds
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 175 degrees Celsius/350 degrees Fahrenheit, utilizing the fan setting for even heat distribution.
- Carefully create a lengthwise slit along the outer curve of each croissant, ensuring a clean cut for filling.
- Craft a lustrous glaze by combining water, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, allowing it to bubble for 1-2 minutes until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the rich frangipane by blending finely ground almonds, softened unsalted butter, and granulated sugar using a wooden spoon. Incorporate a pinch of salt, a whole egg, and almond extract, mixing until the ingredients form a smooth, cohesive filling.
- Delicately dip each croissant into the prepared glaze, allowing excess liquid to drip off, creating a subtle sheen.
- Arrange the glazed croissants on a baking tray. Generously fill the slit with half of the frangipane mixture, then gracefully spread the remaining filling across the top surface.
- Scatter a generous handful of delicate flaked almonds over the croissants, creating a decorative and crunchy topping.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crisp exterior.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool briefly. Dust with powdered confectioners’ sugar just before serving, creating an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Elevate plain croissants into a decadent dessert with this simple yet luxurious almond-infused transformation.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to ensure a smooth and stress-free baking experience.
- The sugar glaze creates a glossy, caramelized exterior that adds irresistible sweetness and shine to the croissants.
- Homemade frangipane filling delivers a rich, nutty almond flavor that perfectly complements the buttery pastry.
- Toasting flaked almonds during baking provides a delightful crunch and enhances the overall textural experience.
- Serve warm for maximum enjoyment, with the frangipane still soft and the croissant crisp and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg