Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Almond Croissant Bites, where flaky pastry meets a sweet, nutty almond filling. These mini pastries are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve at brunch, as an afternoon snack, or as an elegant dessert. With their buttery texture and rich almond flavor, they are sure to impress your family and guests alike. Plus, they freeze beautifully for those moments when you crave a quick treat! Enjoy these bite-sized delights fresh out of the oven or topped with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store bought puff pastry (half of a 17.3oz package, thawed)
- 1½ tablespoons all purpose flour (plus additional for rolling the puff pastry)
- 1 cup (96g) blanched almond flour
- ½ cup (104g) light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup (113g) salted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ cup (28g) sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, brown sugar, softened butter, flour, egg, and almond extract. Mix until just combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry into an 11×11 inch square and cut it into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares.
- Press each square into a muffin pan cavity and fill with one tablespoon of almond filling.
- Top with sliced almonds and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg