Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Croissant Bites, where flaky pastry meets a rich almond filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion—be it brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With store-bought puff pastry and an easy-to-make almond filling, you can whip these up in no time. They freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy these pastries whenever a sweet craving strikes. Impress your guests with their charming presentation and irresistible flavor. Try them today and elevate your dessert game!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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, use a hand mixer to combine almond flour, brown sugar, butter, flour, egg, and almond extract until just mixed.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into an 11×11 square and cut into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
- Press each square into a mini muffin pan cavity and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the filling.
- Top each filled pastry with sliced almonds and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg