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French Almond Croissants with Golden Flaked Almonds

Name: French Almond Croissants with Golden Flaked Almonds
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 6 medium Day-old all-butter croissants, preferably organic; 100 g Organic unsalted butter, softened; 140 g, divided: 40 g for syrup and 100 g for almond cream Organic granulated sugar; 120 ml Water; 1 tsp, divided Pure vanilla extract; 1 Organic large egg, room temperature; 100 g Finely ground blanched organic almonds or almond flour; 10 g Organic all-purpose flour; 1 pinch Fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp Pure almond extract; 40 g Organic flaked almonds; 1 tbsp, for dusting Organic icing sugar

Give yesterday’s butter croissants a lovely second life with tender almond cream and a crisp, golden topping. Organic butter, eggs and almonds make this classic French bakery treat especially welcoming at home.

55 min hands-on · serves 6 · about 430 calories per serving

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Prepare the oven and croissants

Heat the oven to 180°C conventional / 160°C fan / 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Slice each croissant horizontally, leaving a small hinge if possible. Have the softened butter and room-temperature egg ready.

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Day-old all-butter croissants, preferably organic6 medium
Organic unsalted butter, softened100 g
Organic granulated sugar140 g, divided: 40 g for syrup and 100 g for almond cream
Water120 ml
Pure vanilla extract1 tsp, divided
Organic large egg, room temperature1
Finely ground blanched organic almonds or almond flour100 g
Organic all-purpose flour10 g
Fine sea salt1 pinch
Pure almond extract1/4 tsp
Organic flaked almonds40 g
Organic icing sugar1 tbsp, for dusting

Nutrition & balance

About 430 calories per person · serves 6

An estimate, not a nutrition label. Portions, ingredient brands and cooking methods affect the total.

To round out your plate

Add a side of leafy greens or colorful vegetables for variety and fiber.
This is a richer dish; pair it with vegetables or fruit and choose a portion that suits you.

Ask a healthcare professional whether vitamin D, B12, iron or any supplement is appropriate for your diet and health needs; food is the first step. Choose organic ingredients when possible.

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