Chocolate Almond Croissants
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 croissants preferably 1 to 3 days old
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup high-quality milk chocolate chopped
**Almond Simple Syrup:**
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
**Almond Filling:**
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- **Make the Simple Syrup:** In a pot over medium heat, combine water, sugar, and almond extract. Bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature to thicken.
- **Prepare the Almond Filling:** In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, and heavy cream until light and fluffy using a stand or hand mixer.
- **Assemble and Bake:** Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the croissants in half and soak both sides in the almond syrup generously. Spread almond filling and chocolate on one side, then close the croissant. Add a line of almond filling on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Repeat for the rest of the croissants.
- **Bake:** Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until crispy all around. Let them cool for 15 minutes before enjoying!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chocolate to your liking.
- For almond-only croissants, skip the chocolate.
- This recipe yields about 6 to 8 croissants, depending on the filling amount.