Almond Croissant Bites
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Croissant Bites, a sweet and flaky pastry that combines the rich flavors of almond flour and extract. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re serving them at brunch, as an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert. With their buttery exterior and nutty filling, they are sure to impress family and friends, yet they’re quick and easy to make using store-bought puff pastry. Best of all, they freeze beautifully so you can enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 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 (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, brown sugar, softened butter, flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into an 11×11 square and cut into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
- Press each square into a mini muffin pan to form cups.
- Fill each cup with about one tablespoon of the almond filling and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant bite (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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