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Almond croissants on a wire rack.
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Almond Croissants

This amazingly easy Almond Croissants recipe makes the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up! Give your leftover croissants new life in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

Frangipane Filling

  • 1 cup almond flour (96g)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature (113g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 teapsoon almond extract
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Assembly

  • 8 day-old or stale croissants
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Bring water and sugar to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and rum extract. Let cool.
    1 cup water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • Combine almond flour, butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
    1 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 teapsoon almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Split croissants in half. Brush or dip with syrup. Spread about 2 Tablespoons filling inside and 1 Tablespoon on top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
    8 day-old or stale croissants, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, Powdered sugar
  • Bake for 14-18 minutes at 350°F.

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