Almond Croissants
These easy Almond Croissants are flaky, buttery, and ready in just 20 minutes. This simple recipe uses store-bought croissants and features a decadent almond cream filling that's perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Pinch of salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 large croissants (I used the store-bought kind from my grocery story bakery)
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or coat lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and a pinch of salt with a hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined; then add eggs and mix well.
- Add ground almonds and flour to sugar mixture and beat until combined. Set aside.
- Slice each croissant horizontally, almost all of the way through (like a hot dog bun). Spread 3-4 tablespoons of almond filling onto the opening of each croissant. Then spread 1 tablespoons of the filling on top of each croissant and top with slivered almonds. Repeat with rest of croissants.
- Place croissants on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Croissants will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- These taste great warmed up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- For extra richness, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- To amplify the almond flavor, add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the filling.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Almond Croissants above the recipe box.