Almond Croissants with Sweet Frangipane
Delightful almond croissants filled with sweet frangipane, combining flaky pastry with a rich almond filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flaky croissants
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
- 1/4 cup flaked almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the flaky croissants in half and set aside.
- Combine almond paste, sugar, eggs, and flour in a mixing bowl to create the frangipane filling.
- Fill each croissant with the sweet frangipane.
- Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet and top with flaked almonds.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving. Serve warm with coffee.
Notes
Use bakery-fresh or day-old croissants for the best texture and flavor. Optionally add a splash of almond extract for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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