Dairy-Free Croissant aux Amandes
Indulge in the buttery, flaky magic of 'Dairy-Free Croissant aux Amandes,' a delightful twist on the classic French pastry made entirely dairy-free! Perfect for those with dietary restrictions or anyone seeking a plant-based treat, this recipe uses dairy-free puff pastry filled with a rich almond cream made from ground almonds, coconut oil, and aromatic vanilla and almond extracts. Topped with slivered almonds for an irresistible crunch, these croissants bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal for a cozy brunch or a sweet afternoon snack, this vegan-friendly recipe proves you don’t need dairy to enjoy a decadent, bakery-style croissant!
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets Dairy-free puff pastry
- 150 grams Ground almonds
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 50 grams Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 serving Egg replacer
- 2 tablespoons Almond milk
- 30 grams Slivered almonds
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the ground almonds and powdered sugar until well combined.
Step 3
Melt the coconut oil and add it to the almond mixture, stirring until the mix is smooth.
Step 4
Incorporate vanilla extract, almond extract, and prepared egg replacer into the almond mixture; stir until fully combined.
Step 5
Lightly dust a work surface with flour and gently roll out the dairy-free puff pastry sheets to flatten slightly.
Step 6
Cut each sheet into triangles (approximately six triangles per sheet).
Step 7
Spoon about a tablespoon of the almond cream mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
Step 8
Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form crescent shapes.
Step 9
Place croissants on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space them apart.
Step 10
Brush the tops with almond milk and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden and flaky.
Step 12
Allow croissants to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (476.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2471.1 |
| Total Fat 173.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 552.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 204.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 109.6g | |
| Protein 43.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 527.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1388.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories