Description
Quick Almond Croissant Bites Bliss are a fast and easy French-inspired treat combining flaky, buttery croissants with a rich almond filling. Perfect as a versatile snack for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea, these elegant bites are ready in under 30 minutes and use simple pantry ingredients to delight your taste buds with a golden crunch and nutty sweetness.
Ingredients
Base
- Butter croissants (mini or cut into bite-sized pieces)
Filling
- Almond paste (softened for easy spreading)
- Softened butter or egg white (to mix with almond paste)
Toppings
- Egg (beaten, for brushing)
- Sliced almonds (for crunch and flavor)
Finishing
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling and glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice croissants into bite-sized pieces and soften the almond paste so it’s easier to work with.
- Assemble the Almond Filling: Mix the almond paste with a little softened butter or egg white to create a smooth, spreadable mixture that melts perfectly inside the croissant bites.
- Fill the Croissant Bites: Gently open each croissant piece and spoon in the almond filling, then close it back up. Ensure the filling is evenly distributed for consistent flavor.
- Coat and Top: Brush each filled croissant bite with beaten egg to achieve a golden finish, then sprinkle generously with sliced almonds for added texture and crunch.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
- Final Touches: Once out of the oven, dust the bites with powdered sugar and optionally drizzle with honey or maple syrup for a glossy, sweet finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh croissants—day-old or freshly baked work best for the ideal flaky texture.
- Do not overfill with almond paste to avoid the bites bursting or leaking during baking.
- Use sliced almonds instead of whole for better toasting and a balanced crunch.
- Watch the oven carefully as almonds and croissants brown quickly to avoid burning.
- Serve warm for the best melty almond bliss experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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