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Easy Almond Croissants Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Almond Croissants recipe transforms simple shop-bought croissants into a decadent treat filled and topped with a luscious almond frangipane, glazed for moisture and crispiness, and finished with toasted flaked almonds and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Perfect for an indulgent breakfast or a delightful dessert, these croissants are quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Croissants

  • 4 large shop bought croissants (fresh or a day or two old)

Glaze

  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) water
  • 1 tbsp golden caster sugar (or superfine sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frangipane Filling

  • 90 g (3/4 cup) ground almonds
  • 60 g (4 tbsp) soft (but not melted) unsalted butter
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) golden caster sugar (or superfine sugar)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

Topping

  • 4 tbsp flaked almonds
  • 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) with fan setting to ensure even baking and crisping of the croissants.
  2. Prepare Croissants: Using a sharp knife, make a slit lengthwise along the outer side of each croissant to allow for filling the almond mixture.
  3. Make Glaze: In a small pan, combine water, golden caster sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil and let it bubble for one to two minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Prepare Frangipane: In a bowl, mix ground almonds, soft butter, and sugar together using a wooden spoon until well combined. Add the pinch of salt, egg, and almond extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Glaze Croissants: Carefully dip each croissant into the warm glaze, making sure not to soak them. Allow excess glaze to drip off; this step adds moisture inside the croissants and helps develop a crisp crust when baked.
  6. Fill Croissants: Place glazed croissants on a baking tray. Spoon half of the frangipane mixture into the slit in each croissant, spreading it evenly inside.
  7. Top Croissants: Spread the remaining frangipane mixture over the tops of the croissants for an extra layer of almond flavor.
  8. Add Almond Flakes: Sprinkle flaked almonds generously on top of each croissant to add texture and nutty crunch.
  9. Bake: Bake the croissants in your preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and crisp. The inside will remain warm and creamy, not crispy.
  10. Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and allow croissants to cool slightly. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Using day-old croissants can improve texture as they absorb the glaze and frangipane better.
  • Do not soak the croissants in the glaze; a light coating is sufficient for moisture and crispiness.
  • Ensure the butter in the frangipane is soft but not melted to achieve the proper consistency.
  • Monitor the baking time carefully to prevent over-browning or drying out the croissants.
  • Almond extract intensifies the almond flavor but can be adjusted based on preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-almond-croissants-recipe/