Delicious Mini French Croissants Filled with Almond Cream
Delight in the exquisite flavors of these Delicious Mini French Croissants Filled with Almond Cream. Perfectly flaky and sweet, these miniature pastries offer a luxurious blend of buttery layers and rich almond filling. Ideal for brunch gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a special treat, they not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also impress with their elegant presentation. Dust them with powdered sugar and top with sliced almonds for a beautiful finish that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- 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
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond meal, sugar, salt, and softened butter until smooth. Add almond extract and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time until fully combined. Optionally fold in lemon zest.
- Slice each croissant open along one side and fill generously with the almond cream mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix sugar and water to create a glaze; brush it over warm croissants and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini croissant (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg