Description
Delight in these bite-sized Almond Croissant Bites featuring a flaky puff pastry shell filled with a rich almond-flavored filling and topped with toasted sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant snack, these treats offer a buttery, nutty flavor in every delicious, golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the croissant bites.
- Prepare the Almond Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, brown sugar, softened salted butter, all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, egg, and almond extract using a hand mixer. Blend until just combined, taking care not to overmix, then set the mixture aside.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into an 11×11 inch square. Cut the rolled pastry into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
- Assemble Pastry Cups: Gently press each square into the cavities of a 24-count mini muffin pan to form little cups that will hold the filling.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, fill each pastry cup with the almond filling. Press several sliced almonds onto the top of each filled cup for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pastry cups are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Garnish: Transfer the muffin pan to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, gently remove the almond croissant bites from the pan and dust them with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed but still cold for easier handling and better puffing during baking.
- Do not overmix the almond filling to keep it tender and prevent it from becoming dense.
- For added flavor, toast the sliced almonds lightly before topping the pastries.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- To reheat, warm the bites in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore flakiness.
