Description
Delicate almond croissants filled with rich sweet frangipane, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flaky croissants
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup flaked almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the flaky croissants in half and set aside.
- Incorporate almond paste, sugar, eggs, and flour in a mixing bowl to create the frangipane filling.
- Fill each croissant with the sweet frangipane.
- Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet.
- Top with flaked almonds.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
- Serve warm with coffee.
Notes
For people with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg