Description
Indulgent almond bliss croissants offer a delectable French pastry experience with layers of buttery richness. Crisp exterior and creamy almond filling welcome you to savor each delightful bite of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants (large)
- 90 g (¾ cup) ground almonds
- 1 small egg
- 60 g (4 tbsps) soft unsalted butter
- 100 g (½ cup) golden caster sugar
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- 4 tbsps flaked almonds
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F on fan mode, ensuring uniform heat circulation for optimal baking results.
- Croissant Modification: Gently slice each croissant lengthwise along the outer curve, creating a pocket for the luxurious almond filling.
- Glaze Creation: Combine water, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil for 1-2 minutes until sugar completely dissolves, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Frangipane Assembly: In a mixing bowl, cream ground almonds, butter, and sugar. Introduce salt, egg, and almond extract, blending until a smooth, rich filling forms.
- Glazing and Filling: Dip croissants in the prepared glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully stuff half the frangipane into the croissant slit, then lavishly spread the remaining mixture across the top surface.
- Topping and Baking: Sprinkle flaked almonds generously over the croissants. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until achieving a perfect golden-brown, crisp exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving, creating an elegant and irresistible dessert.
Notes
- Precision Cutting: Make a clean, lengthwise slit along the croissant’s outer curve to ensure perfect filling without tearing the delicate pastry.
- Frangipane Perfection: Blend almond ingredients at room temperature for a smoother, more uniform filling that spreads effortlessly and prevents lumps.
- Glaze Timing: Remove sugar syrup from heat immediately after dissolving to prevent caramelization, which can create a bitter taste and alter the delicate flavor profile.
- Almond Crunch Strategy: Sprinkle flaked almonds just before baking to maintain their crisp texture and prevent soggy topping during the baking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg