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May 7, 2013

Almond Croissants for #BrunchWeek

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I LOVE Almond Croissants. L-O-V-E! It needs to be professed from the highest mountain how good these things really are. It’s kind of a common joke among chefs that Almond Croissants are the crack of the pastry world – totally addicting and if you see one, you have to have it.

These babies are moist and sweet and have such a great almond flavor that you will make them again and again. When making these delectable beauties, day-old croissants are the best. It soaks up the warm simple syrup and gets it all gooey and sugary. If you are hell-bent on making your own croissants for this – by all means – I didn’t have the time or energy to do so this go-around. I get my croissants from a little French bakery I used to work at. The Master Baker, Denny, is a friend of mine, and makes THE best croissants in town. I learned how to make these from him, but use my own almond filling recipe.

Almond Croissants
A Love and Confections original recipe

Almond Croissant Ingredients:
– 12 day-old Croissants
– 500 grams Sugar
– 500 grams water

Almond Cream

– 16 ounces Almond Paste
– 100 grams Sugar
– 195 grams Butter, room temperature
– 30 grams Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
– 250 grams Eggs (5 large eggs), room temperature
– 115 grams Flour, sifted

– Powdered Sugar, for topping

Almond Croissant Directions:
– Heat the oven to 350F. Line 1 or 2 sheet pans with parchment paper
– Slice the Croissants horizontally in half, starting at the fattest part. Do not slice completely through, leave the tips attached.
– Combine the first measure of Sugar and Water in a medium saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved and a simple syrup has formed.
– Dip the Croissants into the simple syrup, making sure the insides of the croissants get soaked. Be careful because the syrup is hot – you may want to use a few layers of gloves. Squeeze the syrup from the croissants and place cut side up on the sheet trays.

– Combine Almond Paste, second measure of Sugar, Butter and Almond Flour in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix the ingredients on medium, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl every few minutes.
– While on low, add in the Eggs one at a time, making sure the Egg is thoroughly mixed in before adding the next. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure that everything is mixed properly
– Add in the Flour and mix on low until incorporated.
– Scoop the Almond Cream into a piping bag fitted with a large tip. Pipe a generous amount onto one side of each croissant.

– Close the croissants and pile a dollop on top.

– Bake for 25-30 minutes, or when the Almond Cream filling looks cake-like and not liquid.
– Let it cool, then dust with Powdered Sugar.
– Any leftover Almond Cream can be put into freezer bags and frozen for future use. Thaw in refrigerator.


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Hangover Breakfast Burrito by Cooking In Stilettos



Brunch Recipes for Breads, Grains, Cereals and Pancake-Type Yums

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Brunch Dessert Recipes
 
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  1. Jane Craske says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    What a fantastic idea! You don't know the fortune that I've spent on these at various posh bakeries.

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    • Terri says

      May 7, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      They are very easy to make. You should try!

      Reply
  2. Ellen says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I absolutely love croissants! That looks heavenly!

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    • Terri says

      May 7, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    This is such a great idea! I love almond croissants. I've never cooked with marzipan/almond paste at home, but I keep meaning to buy it & try it…

    Reply
    • Terri says

      May 7, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      You should! Delicious!

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Those look like a perfect croissant!! Yum!!

    Reply
  5. Laura Hunter says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    You know I have never tried an almond croissant but it looks incredible.

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    • Terri says

      May 7, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      You need to try one soon!

      Reply
  6. Suzanne says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    What a great way to use up extra croissants. Does the pastry crisp up again in the oven when it bakes?

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    • Terri says

      May 7, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Yes, but not as much as fresh croissants because of the simple syrup.The inside stays moist and won't dry out because of that. If you want your a little crispier, you can bake it for a few minutes longer, but be careful not to burn them.

      Reply
  7. Amanda C. McNeil says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:51 am

    I love your photography & the recipe sounds divine! I love all things almond!

    Reply

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