When it comes to baked goods, croissants are at the top of our list. If your ideal Saturday morning involves an almond croissant and a cup of coffee, listen up, because this hack will provide both without even having to change out of your pajamas! Plus, your home will smell like a patisserie—what could be better?
Ingredients:
- 4 store-bought croissants
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- Slivered almonds
Almond Syrup
- ¼ cup hot water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
- Make the almond syrup by mixing the almond extract, sugar, and water.
- Slice open the croissants and brush with the syrup.
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, egg, almond flour, vanilla, almond extract, and salt to make the almond cream filling. You want the consistency of buttercream.
- Spread the filling across each croissant half, sandwich them together, and then spread some more on the top. Sprinkle slivered almonds.
- Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.