Chocolate Almond Croissants

Chocolate Almond Croissants

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
25 min

Flaky, buttery, and filled with rich chocolate and almond goodness, these easy chocolate almond croissants are the ultimate indulgent treat!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 6 day-old croissants
  • 9 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces, divided
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the simple syrup: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and water. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each spin, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in the almond extract and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Make the almond filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, then beat in the almond flour until well blended.

  3. 3

    Add the egg, yolk, almond extract, vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Assemble the croissants: Cut the croissants in half horizontally to create a pocket for the filling. Brush the inside of each side generously with the simple syrup.

  6. 6

    Spread or pipe a generous amount of almond filling on the bottom half of each croissant, leaving a small border. Add a layer of chopped chocolate, then place the tops back on.

  7. 7

    Pipe a line of the remaining almond filling along the top of each croissant and press the sliced almonds into the filling. Arrange on the baking sheet with a little space between each.

  8. 8

    Bake for 12-16 minutes until the filling is set and the croissants are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.

  9. 9

    While the croissants cool, melt the remaining chocolate in 20-second intervals in the microwave. Drizzle over the cooled croissants and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!