Ingredients: – Croissants:8 large croissants (store-bought or homemade)
Almond Cream (Frangipane): – 1 cup almond flour – 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 2 large egg – 1 teaspoon almond extract
Chocolate Filling: – 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (semisweet or dark)
– Syrup:1/2 cup water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract –
Topping: – 1/2 cup sliced almond – Powdered sugar, for dusting
Prepare the Almond Cream (Frangipane): – In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. – Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. – Mix in the almond extract.
Prepare the Syrup: – In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. – Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool.
Assemble the Croissants: – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. – Slice each croissant horizontally, but not all the way through, so that it opens like a book. – Brush the inside and outside of each croissant with the cooled syrup.
Top the Croissants: – Spread a generous amount of almond cream on top of each croissant. – Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the almond cream.
Finish the Croissants: – Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. – Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy these decadent chocolate almond croissants fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee or tea!
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