These almond croissants are flaky, soft, filled with an amazing almond cream, and topped with toasted almonds. Make these for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Servings 6croissants
Ingredients
6croissants
1 cup+ 1 1/2 Tbspalmond flour/meal
1 Tbsp+ 1 tspall-purpose flour
1/2 cup+ 1 Tbspsoftened butter
1 cup+ 1/8 cuppowdered sugar
1 egg
2tspwater
Sliced almondsto sprinkle on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and slice croissants in half. Don't completely slice off the top from the bottom.
Almond Cream:
Sift the almond flour into a medium bowl, breaking up any lumps with a spoon. Add the flour and whisk together.
Add the butter into your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and beat (starting on the lowest setting so it doesn't poof everywhere) until fluffy and well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Add half of the almond flour mixture and mix to combine, then add the other half and mix, scraping the bowl as needed.
Add the egg and water and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and from the bottom up to make sure everything's well mixed.
Spread 1 1/2 Tbsp of almond cream in each croissant. Spread a good 1 Tbsp on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Bake for 15-17 min until golden and fragrant. Don't over-bake!
Let cool a little bit before dusting with powdered sugar. Enjoy!