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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 Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

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