Matcha Almond Croissants
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Matcha Almond Croissants
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This recipe for Matcha Almond Croissants is simple and easy to make. Revive day-old croissants and turn them into artisan bakery-style treats, filled with a delicious green tea frangipane.
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Ingredients
Matcha almond frangipane:
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon salted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- ½ C almond flour
Croissants:
- 2 day-old croissants
- 1-2 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1-2 Tbsp sliced almond (almond flakes)
Garnish:
- powdered sugar
- matcha chocolate
Instructions
For key visual process photos, refer to the body of the blog post.
Make the matcha almond frangipane:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, matcha, butter, vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Add in the almond flour.
- Whisk until everything is incorporated.
Assemble:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the croissants in half equatorially.
- Brush the insides of the croissant with simple syrup.
- Divide the matcha frangipane and spread about half of the mixture onto each croissant, leaving a little remaining for the tops.
- Replace the croissant tops and spread the remaining matcha frangipane on top of the croissants.
- Scatter and press on sliced almonds.
- Place the croissants onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350°F/177°C for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden, covering with foil about half-way through the bake.
- Remove croissants from oven and let cool.
- Dust with powdered sugar and/or extra matcha and decorate with matcha chocolate (optional).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
654kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1012IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1012IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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