Best 2 Twice Baked Almond Croissants Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Twice-Baked Almond Croissants, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These exquisite pastries are meticulously crafted with a combination of classic French techniques and a touch of modern ingenuity. Discover the art of creating these flaky, golden croissants filled with a luscious almond filling, topped with a delicate glaze. Our comprehensive guide will lead you through every step of the process, from preparing the dough to baking the croissants to perfection. Along the way, you'll also find valuable tips and tricks to ensure your croissants turn out flaky, flavorful, and downright irresistible.
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ALMOND CROISSANTS
Rum simple syrup and toasted almond cream - both quick and easy to assemble - are all you need to transform stale homemade or store-bought croissants into deliciously sweet and fragrant pastries. The amount of syrup might feel excessive, but it's needed to replace the moisture lost in the croissants as they become stale, so be generous when soaking them.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories breakfast, brunch, pastries, project
Time 1h
Yield 8 croissants
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the frangipane: Place the almond flour in a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and toasty smelling, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar, and beat with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Whisk in the almond extract, then add the flour, salt and toasted almond flour, and whisk until smooth and satiny. Set the mixture aside.
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, rum and 1/3 cup/80 milliliters water in a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Assemble: Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Use a pastry brush to soak the cut sides of the croissant halves liberally with the rum syrup. (Use most of it or all, if the croissants are very stale.) Spread the bottom halves with half of the frangipane, dividing evenly and spreading all the way to the edges. Place the top halves over the bottom halves, then spread the remaining frangipane over the tops of the croissants. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over top, dividing evenly.
- Place the croissants on the baking sheet, spacing evenly, and bake until the almonds are toasted and the frangipane is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TWICE-BAKED ALMOND CROISSANTS
Categories Bread Fruit Juice Dairy Nut Breakfast Brunch Bake Mother's Day Father's Day New Year's Day Almond Fall Pastry Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 8 pastries
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make syrup:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Split vanilla bean with a sharp small knife and scrape seeds into sugar mixture. Add pod and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in orange juice.
- Make almond cream:
- Pulse almonds with 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Add almond paste and pulse until finely chopped.
- Beat together butter, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, almond mixture, and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk together egg, rum, and extract in a small bowl and gradually add to almond cream, beating until combined well. Chill, covered, until set, about 1 hour.
- Assemble croissants:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut croissants in half horizontally. Brush insides of croissants (both top and bottom halves) with some orange syrup. Spread 2 tablespoons almond cream on each bottom half, mounding in centers, and cover with tops. Spread 1 tablespoon almond cream on each top. Transfer croissants to a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons toasted almonds on each.
- Bake croissants in middle of oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then dust with confectioners sugar.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the croissants in half. This will help to prevent them from tearing.
- Hollow out the croissants carefully. Be sure not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- Fill the croissants with your favorite fillings. Some popular options include almond paste, chocolate ganache, and fruit preserves.
- Bake the croissants until they are golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve the croissants warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Twice-baked almond croissants are a delicious and decadent pastry that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be filled with your favorite fillings. You can even make them ahead of time and freeze them for later. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these twice-baked almond croissants a try.
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