Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Croissant Bites, where flaky pastry meets a rich almond filling. These mini treats are not only easy to make with store-bought puff pastry but also versatile enough to serve at brunch, as an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert. Perfectly sized for any occasion, each bite is filled with a sweet almond mixture that will impress your family and friends. Plus, they freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy them fresh from the oven whenever cravings strike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, brown sugar, butter, all-purpose flour, egg, and almond extract until just combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry into an 11×11 square and cut it into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
- Press each square into a mini muffin pan and fill with 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture. Top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant bite (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg