Almond Croissant Bites
Indulge in the delightful world of Almond Croissant Bites! These mini pastries feature flaky layers of puff pastry filled with a rich almond mixture, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at brunch or craving a sweet snack at home, these bites deliver irresistible flavor and texture. With their ease of preparation and make-ahead convenience, you can enjoy them fresh from the oven or frozen for later enjoyment. Just imagine the warm aroma filling your kitchen as they bake to golden perfection!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 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.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, brown sugar, softened butter, all-purpose flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- Roll out puff pastry into an 11×11 square and cut into twenty-four 2×2 inch squares, pressing each into a mini muffin pan.
- Fill each pastry cup with about one tablespoon of filling and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant bite (28g)
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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