Almond Croissant Muffins

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These muffins are soft and buttery, filled with almond cream, and topped with almond buttercream, flaked almonds, and a dusting of powdered sugar. They taste and smell just like they came from a bakery, but they’re super easy to make and require no eggs or dairy!

Almond Croissant Muffins

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Muffins:

  • 1 package 8 oz store-bought dairy-free puff pastry (check ingredients for egg and dairy-free; some brands are naturally vegan)
  • cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free butter melted
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Topping:

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Syrup (Optional):

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Prepare the Puff Pastry:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Thaw the dairy-free puff pastry according to the package instructions.
  • Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with muffin cups.

Prepare the Almond Filling:

  • In a bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, melted dairy-free butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, almond extract, and all-purpose flour.
  • Mix until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Muffins:

  • Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
  • Cut the pastry into 3×3-inch squares.
  • Gently press each square into the prepared muffin tin, allowing the corners to stick out.
  • Place a heaping teaspoon of the almond filling in the center of each puff pastry square.
  • Fold the corners over the filling, pressing gently to seal.

Add the Topping:

  • Sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds.
  • Optionally, drizzle with the maple syrup mixture.

Bake:

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve:

  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Puff Pastry: Many store-bought puff pastries are naturally vegan. Always check the label to ensure they are egg-free and dairy-free.
  • Almond Flour: Adds a rich almond flavor to the filling. You can finely grind blanched almonds if almond flour is unavailable.
  • Muffin Size: If your muffin tin is larger or smaller, adjust the puff pastry squares and filling accordingly.

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