Description
Easy Almond Croissants are a scrumptious blend of flaky pastry and rich almond filling, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. With minimal effort and using store-bought puff pastry, these croissants bring the charm of a Parisian café right to your kitchen. Each bite is a delightful experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (approximately 250g)
- 1/2 cup almond paste (approximately 125g)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28g)
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into triangles.
- In a bowl, mix the almond paste and sugar until well combined.
- Place one tablespoon of almond filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly towards the point.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg