Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Croissant Bites, where flaky puff pastry meets a rich almond filling. Perfect for brunch gatherings, special celebrations, or as a sweet treat at home, these mini pastries are versatile and easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create bite-sized delights that both impress and satisfy. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze them for later indulgence—these almond-filled pastries are bound to become a favorite among dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store bought puff pastry (half of a 17.3oz package, thawed)
- 1 cup (96g) blanched almond flour
- ½ cup (104g) light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup (113g) salted butter (softened)
- 1½ tablespoons all purpose flour (plus additional for rolling the puff pastry)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ cup (28g) sliced almonds
- powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend 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 thawed puff pastry on a floured surface into an 11×11 square; cut into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
- Press each square into the cavities of a mini muffin pan and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture. Top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating chocolate chips or fruit preserves into the filling. To ensure flaky pastries, keep the butter cold during preparation.