Today we are giving our favourite French pastry a makeover, with these delicious Almond Croissants for two. Make these easy homemade almond croissants for your Valentine's Day breakfast, Mother's Day breakfast, or just whenever you feel like a treaty breakfast!
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The Perfect Breakfast for Falling in Love
This Almond Croissant recipe is for two and is perfect for a cozy morning in. Because we will be using day old croissants, the hard work is already done -we are just going to brush them with a little sugar syrup then fill and bake them! The flaky layers of the croissant are filled with a sweet frangipane and topped with flaked almonds for a crunchy finish. Once filled, we are going to bake them to golden perfection, making these Almond Croissants the perfect treat to enjoy with (or without!) your loved one. Try serving them with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a perfect breakfast in bed. However you enjoy them, these Croissants will have you falling in love.
Not all Croissants were created equal
Have you ever noticed that some croissants appear straight, while others are crescent-shaped? That's because proper, French croissants are made with butter and bake straight. The crescent-shaped croissants are made with margarine or oil and are more readily available in supermarkets. The difference between croissants made with butter and croissants made with margarine is in the taste and texture. I personally love French croissants and these are what I use for my Almond Croissants. You can generally buy butter croissants from your local, artisanal bakery.
Butter Croissants
True croissants that have a rich and buttery flavour. They also have a much flakier texture.
Margarine Croissants
Or oil croissants are commercially produced have a milder, less rich flavour. On top of that, they texture is also denser.
Almond Croissants for Two
So here it is, a delicious and flaky Almond Croissant recipe that is sure to impress. I hope you enjoy this recipe and that it inspires you to make my Almond Croissants at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and the end result is sure to be a winner!
Now don't be afraid to play around with the recipe and make it your own. You can switch up the filling and use your favorite nut butter or add in some chocolate chips for a chocolate almond croissant. The possibilities are endless.
I would love to see your creations, so please share your photos with me on Instagram. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me. Happy baking!
Almond Croissants for Two
Give your favourite French pastry a quick and delicious makeover with these Almond Croissants for two. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or just any other day!
Place the sugar and water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer until all of the sugar has dissolved. Set aside. (this will make more than you need and can be prepared beforehand and stored in the fridge for a couple of weeks)
Frangipane
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, either in a stand mixer, hand mixer or by hand
add the egg and mix until combined
mix through the almond meal and transfer mixture to a piping bag or snaplock back, snipping off the end/corner for piping
Assembly
slice each croissant in half horizontally and brush the insides with sugar syrup
pipe a generous amount of frangipane onto the bottom half, then use a knife to spread the mixture.
place the other half on top and pipe a line of frangipane on the top, spreading it with a knife.
generously sprinkle flaked almonds over the top, pressing them down a little so they stick
place croissants onto a lined baking tray and bake until a deep golden colour, around 12-15 minutes
Serve warm, sprinkled with icing sugar
Notes
Butter croissants are true French croissants and are straighter, as opposed to crescent shaped croissants that are generally found in supermarkets and commercial bakeries.
Keyword almond croissants, breakfast, brunch, French croissants, Valentine's Day
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