Easy Almond Croissants (Using Homemade or Store-Bought Croissants)

Turn yesterday’s croissants into today’s cozy brunch treat.

If you’re craving something a little sweet, a little buttery, and a whole lot comforting, these Easy Almond Croissants are calling your name! 🥐✨ Whether you bake your own croissants or grab some from the bakery, this recipe transforms simple pastries into a cozy café-style treat — no fancy techniques required.

Perfect for a weekend brunch, a slow morning coffee, or even a special homemade gift, these almond croissants feel luxurious without being complicated. Let’s get baking!

Why You’ll Love These Easy Almond Croissants

🥐 Flexible: Works with homemade OR store-bought croissants.
🥄 Minimal ingredients: You probably already have everything you need.
⏱️ Fast: Ready in under 30 minutes!
🍯 Better than bakery: Soft, filled with almond goodness, and beautifully golden.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the almond filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract

For assembling:

4 croissants (day-old works best!)
1/4 cup simple syrup (see below)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Sliced almonds, for topping

Simple syrup: mix 1/4 cup water + 1/4 cup sugar, simmer until dissolved, then cool.

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Almond Cream

In a bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in the almond flour, egg, and almond extract until smooth and fluffy.

3. Slice and Soak

Slice each croissant in half horizontally, like a sandwich. Brush both the top and bottom halves lightly with simple syrup to keep them moist and flavorful.

4. Fill and Assemble

Spread about 2 tablespoons of almond cream inside each croissant. Close them up, then spread a little extra almond cream on top. Sprinkle generously with sliced almonds.

5. Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the almond topping is golden and the filling is gently puffed.

6. Finish and Enjoy

Let the croissants cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm. 🥐✨

Tips for the Best Almond Croissants

Day-old croissants actually work better because they soak up the syrup and filling more beautifully without getting soggy.
Store extras (if you have any!) in an airtight container. You can reheat them at 300°F for about 5 minutes.
Double the almond cream and freeze some for next time!

Macros and Calories (per croissant)

Here’s a rough estimate per filled croissant (using store-bought medium croissants):

Calories: ~380 kcal
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fat: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 15g

(Note: homemade croissants might vary slightly depending on butter content.)

Recipe Card with Adjustable Servings