Almond Croissants
This recipe uses store-bought croissants filled with a homemade mix of almond paste, butter, and sugar. This quick method delivers delicious, bakery-style almond croissants with minimal effort.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 321kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7-8 oz container almond paste
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups sliced almonds divided
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 dozen large croissants sliced in half
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the almond paste, sugar, 2/3 cup of the sliced almonds, butter, and vanilla.
- Process until smooth.
- Place remaining almond in a bowl.
- Spread a later of the almond/butter mixture on the bottom half of each croissant. Place the top on and spread some of the almond/butter mixture on the top of each croissant. Dip the croissants top side down in the slice almonds.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. You can also sprinkle on a dusting of powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg