Easy Chocolate Almond Croissants

Name: Easy Chocolate Almond Croissants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 6 Croissants (day old); 1/2 cup salted butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/4 cups almond flour; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 ounces chocolate bar; 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds; 4 ounces chocolate; powdered sugar

User Reviews

5.0

12 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine
French

Easy Chocolate Almond Croissants

Vivian Jenkins

Report

These quick and easy chocolate almond croissants use a shortcut by using day old croissants and filling them with a homemade almond filling and rich, decadent chocolate and baking until warm. These are the best almond chocolate croissants!

Share:

I Made This!

Be the first!

Print

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings

Simple Syrup:

1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Almond Filling:

6 Croissants (day old)
1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups almond flour
1 large egg
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces chocolate bar (cut into pieces)

Topping:

1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
4 ounces chocolate (melted to drizzle on croissants)
powdered sugar

Add to Shopping List

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make a simple syrup by placing the water and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 90 seconds or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in almond or vanilla extract. If you desire, you don't have to add any flavorings and can brush the croissants with a plain simple syrup.
Make the Almond Filling: In a bowl, combine almond flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Slice the Croissants: Cut each croissant in half horizontally. This will create a pocket for the almond filling. Lightly brush the inside of each side of the croissant with simple syrup.
Fill the Croissants: Generously spread the almond filling on the bottom half of each croissant. Reserve a small amount of almond filling for the top of the croissants. Place chocolate on top of the almond filling. Place the top half of the croissant back on.
Top with Filling and Sliced Almonds: Spread a small amount of almond filling on the middle top of each croissant. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of each croissant, pressing them gently into the almond filling to make them stick while baking.
Bake: Place the filled croissants on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Drizzle with Chocolate and Powdered Sugar: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate at 50% power in 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the baked croissants. Allow the almond croissants to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

See the blog post for tips on types of chocolate to use.
Storage:
These are best eaten warm, fresh out of the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. Just warm up in the oven or toaster oven to melt the chocolate again.