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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch » Easy Almond Croissants

    Easy Almond Croissants

    Published: Apr 30, 2023 by Alexandra Cook

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    With this recipe for Easy Almond Croissants, we will show you how to transform store-bought croissants into a French-style pastry that you may expect to find in a bakery. It is a simple recipe and so easily made – in less than a half hour, you can be enjoying them with your coffee.

    Four Almond Croissants, dusted with powdered sugar, sitting on some baking paper on a gold baking tray.
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    • Why you’ll love this recipe:
    • Ingredients in this recipe:
    • How To Make Almond Croissants:
    • Tips for success and FAQs:
    • Variations and substitutions:
    • Serving suggestions:
    • More delicious recipes for you to try:
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    Why you’ll love this recipe:

    You don’t need to be a fully trained pastry chef to achieve this fantastic result. In fact, this recipe is so simple that it’s suitable for a beginner cook as well as a more experienced cook.  

    This easy recipe for Almond Croissants will give you delicious, flaky, buttery pastries with minimal effort.

    You will love these Easy Almond Croissants because:

    • All the ingredients are readily available.
    • This recipe uses store-bought croissants and an easily made almond cream for the filling and topping.
    • It is a great way to freshen day-old croissants and present them in a different manner.
    • In 30 minutes or less you can be enjoying a fresh, home-baked Almond Croissant.
    • They are perfect for leisurely breakfasts and ideal when having a brunch party.
    • If catering for a group, it is easy to increase the ingredients.

    Ingredients in this recipe:

    Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

    Ingredients in this recipe on a white marble background.

    Croissants – I use all butter croissants from my local supermarket. The croissants I used were 13 x 5 cm (5 x 2 inches) approximately. You can use smaller or larger if you prefer – adjust the quantity of almond mixture as needed.

    Butter – we use unsalted butter.

    Almond flour – almond flour is made from finely ground blanched almonds. If you prefer, you can use almond meal from whole almonds.

    Icing/powdered sugar – it is easy to combine with the other ingredients.

    Plain/all-purpose flour – helps to amalgamate the ingredients for the almond paste.

    Vanilla extract – for the best flavour, use a good quality extract from vanilla beans, not synthetically flavoured essence.

    Almond extract – use a natural extract made from whole almonds. It is a potent ingredient, so I recommend using it carefully.

    Flaked almonds – the flakes reinforce the almond flavour and provide textural contrast, becoming crunchy and golden as they bake.  

    How To Make Almond Croissants:

    Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

    Steps 1-2 of preparing this recipe - making the almond filling and spreading croissant halves with the almond filling.

    1 – Prepare your almond filling:
    In a medium bowl, combine the butter, almond flour, all-purpose flour, icing/powdered sugar and the extracts. Using hand beaters, combine until a smooth paste forms.

    2 – Fill the croissants:
    Cut the croissants in half lengthways. Spread on approximately one tablespoon of the almond mixture onto one half of the croissant. Close to sandwich together. Place on a lined baking tray.

    Steps 3-4 of preparing this recipe - spreading the almond paste on top of the croissants and topping with flaked almonds.

    3 – Top with almond mixture:
    Spread an additional teaspoon or two on top of the closed croissants.

    4 – Add your almonds:
    Top with flaked or sliced almonds, pressing gently so they adhere.

    Four Almond Croissants, dusted with powdered sugar, sitting on some baking paper on a gold baking tray.

    Tips for success and FAQs:

    This is a great way to use up day-old croissants and present them in a different manner.

    To make it easier to split the croissants, use a sharp serrated knife.

    Can I prepare the Almond Croissants ahead of time?

    Yes, you can assemble them a day ahead of time and store covered in the fridge in an airtight container. Alternatively, make the almond cream up to four days ahead of time and bring it to room temperature before using.

    How should I store leftovers?

    Store them in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 1 day. To reheat, bake them in a 180 degrees C (350F) oven for about 10 minutes until warmed through. A microwave is not suitable – it will make them soggy.

    Can I freeze the Almond Croissants?

    The assembled Almond Croissants can be frozen for up to two months. Ensure they are wrapped well in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container to avoid freezer burn. Reheat from frozen, wrapped in aluminium foil, in a 180 degrees C (355 F) oven for 15-20 minutes.

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    Variations and substitutions:

    Almond extract – this is a strong flavouring. If you’re not fond of almond flavour, I recommend you use half the amount in the recipe or use an additional ½ teaspoon of vanilla.
     
    Almond flour – almond flour is made from finely ground blanched almonds. If you prefer, you can use almond meal from whole almonds.

    An Almond Croissant cut in half, to show the filling inside, sitting on a baking tray.

    Serving suggestions:

    These Easy Almond Croissants are the ultimate sweet breakfast pastry. To fully appreciate them, serve them while still warm, fresh from the oven. Add a dusting of icing/powdered sugar, and they’re ready to enjoy.

    The croissants are a perfect way to start the day, be it a leisurely breakfast or when entertaining friends over brunch. Enjoy the Almond Croissants with a cup of coffee or for a more celebratory occasion, a glass of champagne.

    My Easy Almond Croissants are so easy that you will want to make them often. They are perfect for leisurely weekend breakfasts or brunch parties and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Be sure to try them – you will be glad that you did.

    Alex xx

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    Four Almond Croissants, dusted with powdered sugar, sitting on some baking paper on a gold baking tray.

    Easy Almond Croissants

    With this recipe for Easy Almond Croissants, we will show you how to transform store-bought croissants into a French-style pastry that you may expect to find in a bakery. It is a simple recipe, so easily made, that in less than a half hour, you can be enjoying them with your coffee.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French Inspired
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 croissants
    Calories: 824kcal
    Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

    Ingredients

    • 4 Croissants – I use day old croissants See Note 1
    • ⅓ cup (80 g) unsalted butter – at room temperature
    • 1 cup (100 g) almond flour
    • ⅓ cup (45 g) icing/powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon all-purpose/plain flour See Note 2
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract – or to taste
    • ½ cup (40 g) flaked or sliced almonds
    • icing/powdered sugar – for dusting

    Recipe Measurements:

    For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.

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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 Degrees C. (355 F)
    • Line a baking tray with baking paper.
    • Cut each croissant in half lengthways.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, almond flour, all-purpose flour, icing/powdered sugar and the extracts. Using hand beaters, combine until a smooth paste forms.
    • Open each croissant and fill them with approximately one tablespoon of the almond mixture. Close to sandwich together. Place on the baking tray.
    • Spread an additional teaspoon or two on top of the croissants, and top with flaked almonds, pressing gently so they adhere.
    • Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
      Serve with a dusting of icing/powdered sugar.

    Notes

    1. Croissants: I use all butter croissants from my local supermarket. The croissants I used were 13 x 5 cm (5 x 2 inches) approximately. You can use smaller or larger if you prefer – adjust the quantity of almond mixture as needed.
    2. Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
    3. Storage: store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to one day. To reheat, bake them in a 180 degrees C (355 F) oven for about 10 minutes until warmed through. A microwave is not suitable – it will make them soggy.
    4. Freezing: the assembled Almond Croissants can be frozen for up to two months. Ensure they are wrapped well in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container to avoid freezer burn. Reheat from frozen, in a 180 degrees C (355 F) oven for 15-20 minutes.

    Nutrition Estimate:

    Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

    This post was originally published in September 2018. It has been updated with new photos and more information. The recipe remains the same.

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    Comments

    1. minimalistmiri

      May 07, 2019 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      Wow, these are delightful!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 07, 2019 at 5:09 pm

        This is a great recipe. The almond cream transforms shop-bought croissants; they look and taste very professional. I do hope that you try them. 🙂

        Reply
    2. David @ Spiced

      April 12, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Oh, I totally want to make your almond cream! Whenever we travel, I like to splurge and get a cream-filled croissant for breakfast. These really do sound easy, and I’m guessing they’d be great with a big cup of coffee! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        April 12, 2019 at 10:18 pm

        Hi David, these really are very easy and perfect with a very large coffee. They turn a plain supermarket croissant into bakery standard almond croissant. I do hope that you try them. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Binge on Basics

      March 16, 2019 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      Love the almond croissant. It is very tasty and satisfying – and I love your hack of preparing it so simply. Thank you for another delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        March 16, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        It sure is – thank you so much!

        Reply
    4. blair villanueva

      March 15, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is an awesome recipe. It deserve 5-stars!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        March 15, 2019 at 9:01 pm

        Aww, thank you, Blair!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Bailey

      January 11, 2019 at 1:28 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! These look so delicious! I can’t wait to make this for brunch.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 11, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Hope you’ll enjoy, Bailey 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kristin's Peppermints and Cherries

      January 10, 2019 at 5:51 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love almond flavoring! I love when birthday cake/frosting is flavored with almond extract. 🙂 These croissants are so pretty and sound fabulously delicious. Pinning!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 10, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        I am the same! 😀 You will definitely love these then 🙂

        Reply
    7. Blue DeBell

      January 10, 2019 at 12:44 am

      5 stars
      I literally just want to make a batch and eat them ALL these look so good!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 10, 2019 at 12:48 pm

        Haha, they are pretty tempting, I must confess 😉

        Reply
    8. Jen

      January 09, 2019 at 10:40 am

      I love croissants, but I’ve never thought to dress up a store-bought one. This is so smart and delicious looking!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 09, 2019 at 1:29 pm

        Hi Jen! Thank you so much 🙂 I am so glad you like the idea!

        Reply
    9. Jenne Kopalek

      December 07, 2018 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious recipe for breakfast!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        December 07, 2018 at 8:32 am

        Thanks so much, Jenne 🙂

        Reply
    10. Alexandra

      December 06, 2018 at 10:58 pm

      Aww, Pati! That means so much – thank you 🙂

      Reply
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