Delicious Mini French Croissants Filled with Almond Cream
Delicious Mini French Croissants Filled with Almond Cream are a delightful treat that brings together a flaky pastry shell and a rich almond cream filling. These mini croissants are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack any time of day. With their impressive presentation and decadent flavor, they are sure to wow your guests and satisfy your cravings. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create gourmet pastries in the comfort of your home, making them an ideal addition to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium/large croissants
- 100 g sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup almond meal/almond flour
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp water (for topping)
- 3 tbsp sliced almonds
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond meal, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly.
- Add eggs one at a time while whisking, then mix in almond extract and lemon zest if using.
- Slice each croissant open and fill generously with almond cream mixture.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with sugar-water mix, sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg