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Almond Croissant Bites

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Almond Croissant Bites offer a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sharing snack. Easy to prepare, each bite features a rich almond filling embraced by flaky puff pastry, ensuring a treat everyone will love!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (half of a 17.3 oz package), thawed
  • 1 cup (96g) blanched almond flour
  • ½ cup (104g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (113g) salted butter, softened
  • 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling the puff pastry
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • ¼ cup (28g) sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients.
  • Combine almond flour, brown sugar, butter, all-purpose flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt until just mixed.
  • Roll out puff pastry into an 11×11-inch square.
  • Cut into twenty-four 2×2-inch squares and press into a mini muffin pan.
  • Fill each pastry cup with about 1 tablespoon of filling.
  • Top with sliced almonds and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is completely thawed for easy handling.
Avoid overmixing the filling to keep a smooth consistency.
Rotate the muffin pan halfway through baking for even results.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 90
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30