Description
This homemade almond croissant filling turns plain croissants into a rich, bakery-style treat with a soft, creamy center and deep almond flavor in every bite. It is perfect for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, sweet snack, or simple dessert recipe when you want impressive food ideas without a complicated process. If you love easy recipes, breakfast ideas, and homemade pastry fillings, this buttery almond mixture is one of those simple kitchen staples worth making again and again.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 croissants
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the almond flour and all-purpose flour until a thick, creamy filling forms.
5. Slice each croissant in half lengthwise and spread almond filling generously inside.
6. Spread a thin layer of filling on top of each croissant and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
7. Arrange the filled croissants on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the filling is set and the tops are lightly golden.
9. Let them cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Do not use melted butter for the filling, or it can turn loose and greasy instead of baking into a soft, creamy almond center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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