½teaspoonalmond extractuse a little extra if you want a heightened almond flavour
½cupflaked almonds
4large croissantsI use Woolworths or Coles brand usually
icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 Degrees C. (350 F)
Split the croissants length ways.
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the croissants on the baking tray and bake for 5 mins.
Meanwhile, place butter, almond meal, icing sugar, flour and essences in a food processor. Process until a smooth paste forms.
Open each croissant out flat. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture over the centre of each warmed croissant. Close to sandwich together.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of paste over the top of each croissant and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
Bake for another 10 minutes approximately, until golden.Dust with icing sugar to serve.
Notes
*If you buy smaller croissants you may find that you have enough almond cream to make 6.*If you don’t like the flavour of almond essence use an additional ½ teaspoon of vanilla.