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Skip the bakery line and make these dreamy almond croissants at home. With store bought croissants, sweet almond cream and a splash of rum syrup, you'll create pastries that taste like they're straight from a French café.
A Morning Treat Worth Waking Up For
These croissants turn a lazy morning into something special. Using store bought croissants saves time but nobody will know your secret. The almond cream and crispy tops make these taste better than any bakery version.
What You'll Need
- Croissants:
- Get them a day old they'll soak up more flavor
- Rum Simple Syrup:
- Just sugar water and a splash of rum
- Frangipane:
- A heavenly mix of almond flour sugar butter eggs and vanilla
- Powdered Sugar:
- For that pretty finish on top
Let's Bake Together
- Sweet Syrup Start
- Pour equal parts sugar and water in a pan. Let it simmer until the sugar melts then add your rum. Set it aside to cool while you work on the rest.
- Make The Almond Magic
- Mix your almond flour and sugar first. Beat in soft butter then eggs and vanilla until it looks smooth and creamy. This is your frangipane and it's going to make everything delicious.
- Fill Those Croissants
- Slice each croissant in half like a sandwich. Brush both sides with your rum syrup. Spread that lovely almond cream inside and on top. Don't be shy with it.
- Time To Transform
- Pop them in your oven at 375°F. They'll need about 15 minutes until they're golden and crispy on top but still soft inside.
- The Final Touch
- While they're still warm dust them with powdered sugar. Watch it melt slightly into the warm tops pure heaven.
Plan Ahead Tips
Make your syrup and almond cream whenever you have time. The syrup keeps for a month in the fridge and the cream stays good for a week. Just let the cream warm up a bit before you use it.
Fresh Is Best
These beauties taste best fresh from the oven. If you're planning ahead get everything ready but wait to bake until just before serving. Trust me the crispy warm layers are worth the wait.
Your Cafe Moment
Pour yourself a hot coffee sit back and enjoy your homemade almond croissant. Close your eyes and you might just think you're at a sidewalk café in Paris.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make these ahead?
Best served same day but can prepare frangipane cream ahead.
- → Why brush with syrup?
Syrup adds moisture and flavor to day-old croissants.
- → Can I skip the rum?
Yes, substitute with vanilla extract.
- → Can I use regular flour instead of almond?
No, almond flour is essential for authentic frangipane.
- → How to store leftovers?
Store at room temperature up to 1 day; best eaten fresh.