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Almond Croissant Bites Recipe

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These Almond Croissant Bites are delightful, flaky, and buttery treats made with store-bought puff pastry and a sweet almond filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these bite-sized pastries bake quickly in a muffin pan and offer a satisfying crunch topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. They’re easy to prepare, delicious fresh from the oven, and freeze beautifully for later enjoyment.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 almond croissant bites

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 1 sheet store bought puff pastry (half of a 17.3oz package), thawed

Almond Filling

  • 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
  • Pinch of salt

Topping

  • ¼ cup (28g) sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the almond croissant bites.
  2. Prepare the almond filling: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the almond flour, light brown sugar, softened butter, all purpose flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients until they just come together; avoid overmixing to maintain a good texture. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to an 11 by 11-inch square. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
  4. Form the pastry cups: Gently press each puff pastry square into the cavities of a 24-count mini muffin pan, molding them so that the sides and bottoms are lined properly to hold the filling.
  5. Fill and top the pastries: Using a tablespoon measure or small cookie scoop, fill each puff pastry cup with about 1 tablespoon of the almond filling. Press a few sliced almonds on top of each filled cup to add texture and nuttiness.
  6. Bake the croissant bites: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  7. Cool and garnish: Remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool slightly. Once cooled enough to handle, carefully remove each almond croissant bite from the pan. Dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • Do not overmix the almond filling to keep it light and tender.
  • If you do not have a mini muffin pan, you can try regular muffin pans but adjust the filling quantity accordingly.
  • These bites freeze well: freeze baked and cooled almond croissant bites in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven for a fresh taste.
  • For extra almond flavor, sprinkle a little almond extract on top before baking, but do so sparingly to avoid overpowering sweetness.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/almond-croissant-bites-recipe/