Easy Almond Croissants (Shortcut Recipe)

5 from 12 votes

Easy Almond Croissants (Shortcut Recipe)

The Almond Croissants you crave from your favorite bakery - hot from your own oven! Day old pastries get a new life with these Easy Almond Croissants!

Prep Time30

Cook Time17

Total Time47

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: French

Servings: croissants

Calories: 588kcal

Author: Cynthia Christensen

Equipment

Ingredients

Almond simple syrup

¼ cup water
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract

Frangipane

6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temp
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup almond flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg

Everything else

6 day old croissants allowed to dry on the counter overnight
1 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine the sugar, water, and almond extract in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Place almonds in a shallow bowl or pie pan and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat butter, sugar, almond flour, and salt until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add almond extract and egg and beat until creamy. Place in refrigerator while you prepare the croissants. If making ahead, refrigerate and use within one week. If refrigerating, bring to room temp before assembling the croissants.
Slice croissants in half horizontally. Brush cut sides with almond syrup. Spread cut side of bottom pieces with about 2 tbs of frangipane. Replace the top half and spread with another 1-2 tbs of cream. Press croissant, top down, in the plate of almonds, adhering nuts to the cream. Place finished croissants on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes, or until croissants are golden brown and almonds are toasted. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

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