Croissant aux Amandes

Indulge in the ultimate French pastry experience with this recipe for *Croissant aux Amandes*. These almond-filled delights transform day-old croissants into golden, bakery-worthy masterpieces. Featuring a rich frangipane made with almond flour, butter, and a hint of vanilla and almond extracts, each croissant is soaked in a homemade almond syrup for unparalleled moistness and flavor. Topped with a layer of frangipane, crunchy sliced almonds, and a dusting of powdered sugar, these croissants bake to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for brunch, desserts, or an indulgent treat with coffee, this recipe will make your kitchen smell like a Parisian patisserie.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces day-old croissants
• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 150 grams almond flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 20 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams sliced almonds
• 30 grams powdered sugar
• 120 milliliters water
• 50 grams sugar (for syrup)
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (for syrup)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

To make the frangipane, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Mix in the almond flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and all-purpose flour until smooth and set aside.

Step 5

To prepare the almond syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Allow it to come to a boil and then remove from heat. Stir in the almond extract and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

Slice the day-old croissants in half horizontally, as if you were making a sandwich.

Step 7

Using a pastry brush, generously soak the interior of each croissant half with the almond syrup.

Step 8

Spread a generous amount of frangipane onto the bottom half of each croissant, then place the top half over the frangipane.

Step 9

Spread another thin layer of frangipane over the top of each croissant and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Step 10

Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the frangipane is set and the almonds are lightly golden.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the croissants to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Step 12

Transfer the croissants to a wire rack and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1085.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4280.8

Total Fat 278.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 802.2mg	0%
Sodium 1423.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 395.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 211.6g
Protein 81.6g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 683.1mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 937.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.8%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 35.8%