Description:

Reviving day-old croissants into something magical, these almond croissants are filled and topped with a sweet almond cream, then baked until golden, offering a luxurious twist to the classic pastry.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Oven Baking sheet Mixing bowls Electric mixer

Ingredients:

  • 6 day-old croissants
    For the almond cream (frangipane):
    1 cup almond flour
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    2 eggs
    1 teaspoon almond extract
    Sliced almonds, for topping
    Powdered sugar, for dusting

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Make Almond Cream: In a mixing bowl, cream together almond flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract until smooth using an electric mixer.

Prepare Croissants: Slice each croissant horizontally but not all the way through, so they can be opened like a book.

Fill and Top: Spread a generous amount of almond cream inside and over the top of each croissant. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Bake: Place the prepared croissants on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for about 15 minutes, or until the almond cream is set and the croissants are nicely browned.

Serve: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.