Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1/2 cup softened salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the crunchy topping by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat; stir in almond extract and let cool.
- Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add almond flour, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- Slice each croissant in half and fill generously with the almond mixture.
- Brush the tops with cooled syrup and sprinkle sliced almonds over each croissant.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 13 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (85g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg