Easy Almond Croissants

How to make the easiest homemade almond croissants ever! These buttery, flaky croissants filled with a homemade almond filling and topped with crunchy almonds will rival any bakery. You can make these bakery-style almond croissants in 25 minutes!

There’s something undeniably indulgent about biting into a flaky, buttery almond croissant. The delicate layers, the sweet almond filling, and the crisp exterior create a masterpiece.

What if I told you that you could recreate this bakery favorite easily using day-old croissants? Yes, you read that right! I will share the simple steps of making delicious almond croissants with minimal effort! This is the easiest almond croissant recipe ever! I can’t stop making them…my kids keep requesting them.

This summer, I was blessed to visit Barcelona, Spain with some of my fellow food blogger friends. We stayed in a beautiful, historic, charming apartment close to cafes and bakeries. We could walk to this popular bakery that was known for its buttery, flaky croissants so every morning I ordered an almond croissant. It was heavenly!

When I arrived back home, I wanted to try to recreate it without all of the work. Making homemade croissants is time-consuming and I wanted a shortcut that still tasted delicious! These easy almond croissants have gone viral on TikTok and you may have seen some TikTok almond croissant recipes…and this is my take on them.

Why you will love these Easy Almond Croissants?

1. So easy! You can make homemade almond croissants in less than 20 minutes and they taste like you spent 8 hours making them!
2. Flaky Layers: The base of the almond croissant is a buttery, flaky croissant and its flaky layers pair perfectly with the creamy almond filling.
3. Buttery and Tender: The croissant’s texture is characterized by a tender interior that contrasts with the crisp, golden-brown exterior. The butter content in the dough contributes to a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
4. Sweet Almond Filling: The almond filling inside the croissant adds a luscious and sweet component. The combination of almond flour, butter, and sugar creates a smooth, almost marzipan-like texture that oozes out with each bite. The almond flavor is pronounced but not overpowering, complementing the buttery croissant layers.
5. Crunchy Topping: The sliced almonds on top provide a delightful crunch, adding another layer of texture to the almond croissant.

So, I am going to share my tips on making the easiest homemade almond croissants ever. Okay when I say homemade…we are taking a shortcut by using already baked croissants. That still counts, right?

I love to buy the big pack of Costco croissants to make chicken salad sandwiches with but sometimes we can’t finish them before they go stale. Fear not! We are going to revive those stale croissants and turn them into the best almond croissants.

I make these all of the time for my family and they taste just as good as that bakery in Barcelona, Spain which is a huge statement!

Ingredients:

These almond croissants are so simple and easy to make. You start off with bakery croissants so it is definitely a shortcut!

• Croissants — use your favorite butter bakery croissants. Day old croissants are best but you can make these with fresh croissants too. You can always toast fresh croissants.
• Butter — use good quality butter if at all possible for the almond filling.
• Sugar — this recipe calls for granulated sugar.
• Almond Flour — fine blanched almond flour can be found in the baking aisle at any grocery store.
• Egg
• Almond Extract — I like to use Nielsen-Massey almond extract.
• Vanilla Extract
• Powdered Sugar — to dust on the top of the almond croissants.
• Sliced Almonds — to sprinkle on the top before baking.

Almond Simple Syrup:

This is what you brush on the croissants to impart more almond flavor into the croissants.

• Sugar
• Water
• Almond Extract

How to make Almond Filled Croissants:

• Preheat Your Oven to 350 degrees. Make a simple syrup by placing the water and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 90 seconds or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in almond extract.
• Prepare the Almond Filling: In a bowl, combine almond flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
• Slice the Croissants: Cut each croissant in half horizontally. This will create a pocket for the almond filling. Lightly brush the inside of the croissant with simple syrup.

• Fill the Croissants: Generously spread the almond filling on the bottom half of each croissant. Reserve a small amount of almond filling for the top of the croissants. Place the top half back on, creating a sandwich.
• Top with Sliced Almonds: Spread a small amount of almond filling on the middle top of each croissant. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of each croissant, pressing them gently into the almond filling.

• Bake to Perfection: Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
• Dust with Powdered Sugar: Allow the almond croissants to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

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