Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Croissant Bites, a sweet treat that perfectly combines flaky pastry with a rich almond filling. These little pastries are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion, making them a hit at family gatherings, brunches, or cozy nights in. With store-bought puff pastry as the base, you can whip up these mini almond croissants in no time. Serve them fresh from the oven or freeze them for later; either way, they’re sure to bring smiles to everyone around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, brown sugar, softened butter, all-purpose flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt using a hand mixer until just combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into an 11×11 square and cut it into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares. Press each square gently into a mini muffin pan.
- Fill each pastry cup with about one tablespoon of the almond mixture and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg