I love a fluffy croissant, and this Easy Almond Croissant recipe takes it to another level! This store-bought croissant with almond filling is exceptional. I make the filling for the almond croissants from scratch and then finish it with almond slivers for a delightful crunch to contrast the softness.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Breakfast or Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 6
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Buttery, nutty, sweet, and lightly crisp with rich almond filling.
- 🍚 Best Served With: Coffee, cappuccinos, brunch spreads, or fresh berries.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight or freeze unbaked for quick baking later.
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Almond isn't a terribly popular flavor, and that's a shame because it's so good! Especially in this instance, because it's just enough without being overpowering. The almond croissant filling is the star and takes an ordinary croissant to create a stunning bakery treat that's fit for dessert or breakfast.
This croissant French toast bake and blueberry croissant French toast are some more tasty recipes that use croissants.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It takes just 20 minutes: In 20 minutes, you can prepare and bake your easy almond croissant. It's so quick, and then you spend more time enjoying it.
- It's versatile: You may serve this almond croissant in a variety of ways, making it truly unique each time.
- It's budget-friendly: This isn't an expensive recipe to make, so you can enjoy these delicious pastries any time you want.
Ingredients
The key ingredients needed for this easy almond croissant recipe are listed below. There are only a few components needed, including store-bought croissants for convenience.
- Almond meal: This is made from ground, whole almonds. It's heavier than almond flour and has a grainy texture that helps to make the almond paste.
- Croissants: I use day-old croissants for this recipe because they are not as soft as fresh ones, allowing them to hold up better when you add the almond croissant filling.
- Extracts: The combination of vanilla and almond extract helps to enhance the almond flavor perfectly.
- Almonds: I add sliced almonds on top for texture. They get brown and crispy in the oven!
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Chocolate: Add some cocoa powder to the almond filling to make a rich, chocolate version.
- Cherry: Add a layer of cherry jam in the middle of the croissant to complement the almond flavor.
- Orange: Use some orange zest in the filling and on top with the powdered sugar to add a subtle citrus zing.
How to Make Almond Croissants
Here are the instructions you'll need to make this recipe for an easy almond croissant with almond paste. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 1: Prepare the filling. Combine the ingredients for the almond filling for the croissants in a mixing bowl and beat them with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
Step 2: Add it to the croissants. Slice the croissants in half and spread about one tablespoon of the filling onto the bottom halves.
Step 3: Spread filling and almonds on top. Add the top halves and spread the remaining filling on the top of the croissants. Then, gently press the almonds on top.
Step 4: Bake them. Pop the almond croissants into the oven and bake them for 10-12 minutes. Dust them with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use foil if needed: If you find that your almond croissants are browning too quickly or the almond slices are starting to burn, tent them with foil for a few minutes of the baking time.
- Don't overbake them: Keep a close eye on the croissants as well. If you overbake them, they will become very dry and crumbly.
- Avoid the microwave: When reheating a leftover almond croissant, skip the microwave because it can make it soggy.
If you enjoy sweet almond recipes, I highly recommend making this chocolate almond cake.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store the almond croissants in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days or 1 week in the refrigerator. Feel free to freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Place the croissants in a 350-degree oven for 5-7 minutes or a 350-degree air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- If you are looking for a lovely, sweet spread to take your easy almond croissant over the top, pecan honey butter and chocolate hazelnut spread are my favorites.
- Prepare a delicious coconut curry chicken soup and enjoy some almond croissants as a sweet treat!
- Have a classic cup of coffee, a dalgona cloud coffee, or a pumpkin chai latte to accompany your croissant to start your day.
Recipe FAQs
Of course! I just prefer to use store-bought ones because they cut back on the time needed to make the recipe
Overfilling the croissants can cause them not to bake properly, making the croissants soggy on the bottom.
Allow some space around the edge to seal the croissants so the filling doesn't leak out while they bake.
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Easy Almond Croissants
Equipment
- 2 x baking sheets
- Stand mixer with wire whisk attachment
- Bread knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 croissants
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the almond meal, softened butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract and almond extract to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on a medium speed for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth and well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Slice the croissants in half with a bread knife. Spread 1 tablespoon of the almond filling over the bottom half of each croissant, and cover with the top half.
- Spread another tablespoon of filling over the top of the croissant, then press sliced almonds gently into the almond filing. Place the croissants on the lined baking sheets.
- Bake the croissants for 10-12 minutes, or until the almond mixture is lightly golden. Dust with the powdered sugar and serve while warm.
Notes
- If you prefer, you may use your favorite homemade croissant recipe instead of store-bought croissants.
- Tent them with foil if the almonds start to burn or brown too quickly.
- Don't overbake the almond croissants, or they will become very dry and crumbly.
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