Almond Croissant Recipe: How to Make Almond Croissants

• ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup almond flour or fine almond meal
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1¼ teaspoons almond extract
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 4 plain croissants, preferably stale, sliced in half horizontally
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Make the frangipane:

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add the egg and beat until combined, then add the almond and vanilla extracts.

3. 3

   Add the almond flour, and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. 4

   Cover the frangipane with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the almond syrup:

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the sugar, water, and almond extract until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool.

Assemble the croissants:

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the sliced almonds on a plate.

3. 3

   Place the croissants cut-side down on the parchment paper.

4. 4

   Using a pastry brush, coat the top of the croissants with a layer of syrup, then flip the bottom half of each croissant cut-side up.

5. 5

   Spread a thick layer of frangipane onto each bottom half, then replace its corresponding top half.

6. 6

   Spread a thin layer of frangipane over the top of each croissant, and dip the tops into the almond slices to coat.

7. 7

   Bake the croissants until the top of the pastries are golden brown and crispy, the almonds are toasted, and the frangipane filling has set, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool slightly before sprinkling generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

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