Croissants aux Amandes
Make Croissants aux Amandes, a French breakfast recipe with granulated sugar, water, almond extract. It has about 35 min, about 520 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Croissants aux Amandes is a French breakfast recipe that takes about 35 min, makes 4 servings, has about 520 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonCroissants aux Amandes ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 day-old croissants
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
How to make Croissants aux Amandes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- First, prepare the almond syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Next, prepare the frangipane: In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated, then add 1 cup almond flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until just combined and smooth.
- Carefully slice each of the 4 day-old croissants horizontally through the middle, without cutting all the way through, so they open like a book.
- Generously brush the inside surfaces of each croissant with the prepared almond syrup. You want them well-moistened but not soggy.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the frangipane mixture evenly on the bottom half of each croissant. Close the croissant halves.
- Spread the remaining frangipane on top of the closed croissants, ensuring an even layer. Arrange the croissants on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup sliced almonds generously over the frangipane-topped croissants.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the frangipane is golden brown and puffed, and the sliced almonds are toasted.
- Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Dust generously with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Croissants aux Amandes FAQ
How do I make Croissants aux Amandes?
Make Croissants aux Amandes by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Croissants aux Amandes?
The main ingredients include granulated sugar, water, almond extract, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Croissants aux Amandes take?
This recipe takes about 35 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Croissants aux Amandes?
Recipe Genius estimates about 520 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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