Almond Croissants Over Pain Au Chocolat

Perhaps a controversial opinion, but I’d take an almond croissant over a chocolate one.

This morning, I saw we had some croissants going stale. And what’s even better, there was something in the freezer that would make them even better: frangipane.

almond croissants topped with more frangipane and sliced almonds before the oven

You know, almond paste. I had made a batch for my last pop-up bakery, where croissant almond cookies were on the menu, so I figured I could use the extra frangipane for a little baking experiment.

An almond croissant sourdough loaf was at the top of my mind, but instead, I used it to make these almond croissants for my sister and my mom. She loves almond croissants, preferring them over chocolate ones (controversial or not). And you know what? I’m with her.

All I had to do was make the simple syrup and film this video, because the real work was already done by the bakers who made the croissants, my past self who made the frangipane, and, honestly, time.

Freshly baked almond croissants dusted with powdered sugar on a baking mat in warm sunlight :)

Simple syrup wasn't difficult, but I do have a recipe for it in case you'd like to make these Almond Croissants one day.

The recipe is here: Almond Croissant Recipe

We enjoyed them with some coffee and tea—definitely not the healthiest breakfast, but a great one.

Love,

-Iski