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French Almond Croissants

Quick & Simple Meals
These almond croissants taste like they’re fresh from a Parisian bakery—made with day-old croissants, a sweet rum syrup, and a fluffy almond filling, then baked to golden perfection. A dusting of powdered sugar and sliced almonds gives them that bakery-finish flair.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 8 filled croissants
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 one-day-old croissants
  • 3 Tbsp sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 4 Tbsp rum or 1 tsp vanilla extract

Almond Filling:

  • 1 cup almond meal or 2/3 cup whole almonds, processed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 8 Tbsp butter room temperature
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Make syrup: simmer water, sugar, and rum; cool.
  • Prepare almond filling: grind almonds (if whole), blend with sugar and salt, mix in butter, then eggs until fluffy.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F; line baking sheet.
  • Slice croissants; dip cut sides in syrup.
  • Arrange cut-side up; spread almond cream on bottom halves, replace tops, spread more cream, and sprinkle sliced almonds.
  • Bake 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool briefly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
  • See full steps with tips & photos →https://mischacrossing.com/french-almond-croissants/

Notes

  • Rum adds a beautiful depth to the syrup, but vanilla works just as well for a non-alcoholic option.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat at 300°F for 5–8 minutes.
  • Best enjoyed the same day for peak flakiness.