ALMOND CROISSANT RECIPE

by Jo Barrett comments
For a deliciously decadent treat, re-invent store bought croissants with sweet almond paste.
Almond croissants

INGREDIENTS

  • 150g butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup (75g) icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to dust

  • 4 tbsp (1/3 cup) flour

  • 2 cups almond meal

  • 1 tsp almond essence

  • 2 x 3pk Coles Bakery Croissants

  • 1/3 cup almonds (skin on), sliced

METHOD

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 170°C.

  • Step 2

    Place butter sugar, flour, almond meal and essence in a food processor. Whiz to combine. Split croissants in half. Place bases on a baking tray and spread with almond paste, reserving 1/4 of the mixture. Replace croissant tops, spread with remaining paste, scatter with almonds and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and dust with icing sugar to serve.

ALMOND CROISSANT RECIPE