Ella’s home kitchen

I love picking up a 12-pack of croissants from Costco for quick breakfast sandwiches during the week. But when I want to turn them into an extra-special treat, I make them into almond croissants! They are super easy to make, beautifully crisp on the outside, and warm and soft on the inside.

Ingredients

• 6 large croissants (preferably day-old or stale)
• 1 cup almond cream (frangipane)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) simple syrup
• ¼ cup (25 g) sliced almonds (for topping)
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Brush the cut sides of the bottom halves generously with simple syrup to keep them moist. Spread an even layer of almond cream over each bottom half.
4. Place the top halves back on, then brush the tops with a light layer of simple syrup.
5. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the croissants, pressing lightly so they stick.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the croissants are golden brown, the almond cream is lightly puffed, and the sliced almonds are gently toasted.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy warm!