Matcha Almond Croissants
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Matcha Almond Croissants
Description
This recipe creates Matcha Almond Croissants by preparing a matcha almond frangipane from almond flour, matcha powder, egg, sugar, softened salted butter, vanilla, and optional almond extract. Day-old croissants are halved and brushed with simple syrup to add moisture. Half of the frangipane is spread inside the croissants, which are then topped with the other half and sliced almonds before baking at 350°F until lightly golden. The baking process melts the frangipane slightly into the croissant layers, balancing the flaky texture with a creamy almond matcha flavor. The croissants are finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and optional matcha chocolate decoration. This recipe elevates store-bought croissants into a unique, textured pastry with bright matcha notes and nutty richness.
Ingredients
Matcha almond frangipane:
- 1 egg large
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter softened at room temperature, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- ½ C almond flour
Croissants:
- 2 Croissant day-old
- 1-2 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1-2 Tbsp almond flakes sliced
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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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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