Croissant aux Amandes

Croissant aux Amandes is a delightful French pastry filled with a rich almond cream, providing a perfect balance of buttery goodness and nutty flavor. This vegetarian breakfast treat pairs beautifully with coffee or tea for a truly indulgent start to your day.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 2 sheets (approximately 250g)
• Almond flour - 100g
• Powdered sugar - 100g
• Unsalted butter - 50g (softened)
• Egg - 1 (large)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 2 tablespoons
• Sliced almonds - 30g
• Confectioners' sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk to create a smooth almond cream filling.
3. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into triangles (approximately 10 cm wide at the base).
4. Place a spoonful of the almond cream filling at the base of each triangle and roll the pastry up towards the tip, forming a croissant shape.
5. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
6. Brush the tops of the croissants with a little milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Almonds are a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, promoting heart health.
• This dish provides a balance of carbohydrates and protein, making it a satisfying breakfast option.

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