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Chocolate Almond Croissants

Chocolate Almond Croissants

Decadent Chocolate Almond Croissants that perfectly blend flaky croissants with rich almond filling and dark chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 836
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Almond Filling
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 each egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
Croissants
  • 6 each day-old croissants
Filling
  • 9 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • to taste sugar powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Making the Simple Syrup
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, and heat until dissolved to make a simple syrup.
  2. Stir in almond extract and set aside to cool.
Preparing the Almond Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar.
  2. Mix in almond flour, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and additional almond extract until well combined.
  3. Fold in whole milk and cooled simple syrup.
Assembling the Croissants
  1. Slice croissants in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
  2. Spread the almond mixture inside each croissant, then add chopped dark chocolate.
  3. Close the croissants and push down lightly to seal.
  4. Place croissants on a baking sheet and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 836kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 9gFat: 56g

Notes

Customize with different types of chocolate or add fruits for a unique twist.

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