Almond Croissant Bites
Elevate your breakfast or dessert table with these delightful Almond Croissant Bites! Combining flaky puff pastry with a rich almond filling, these treats are perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or cozy nights in. They are quick to prepare, make for an elegant presentation, and can easily be made ahead of time. Enjoy them warm from the oven or save some for later—either way, they are bound to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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 softened butter
- 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 (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, light brown sugar, softened butter, all-purpose flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface into an 11×11 square and cut into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares. Place each square in a greased mini muffin pan.
- Fill each pastry square with about one tablespoon of the almond filling and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant bite (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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