Gluten-Free Almond Croissant

Indulge in the buttery, golden perfection of Gluten-Free Almond Croissants, a decadent treat that brings French patisserie magic to your kitchen—without the gluten. This easy-to-follow recipe features flaky, tender layers of gluten-free puff pastry filled with a rich, velvety almond cream made from almond flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Topped with a delightful crunch of sliced almonds and a finishing drizzle of honey butter, these croissants boast a balance of sweetness and texture that's impossible to resist. With just an hour of preparation and 20 minutes of baking, you'll have 12 warm, aromatic croissants ready to impress at breakfast, brunch, or as a tempting gluten-free dessert. Perfectly golden and irresistibly delicious, these almond croissants prove you don’t have to compromise on flavor or texture in a gluten-free lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pack Gluten-Free Puff Pastry
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Almond Flour
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Sliced Almonds
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 large Egg Yolk
• 2 tablespoons Honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter, almond flour, and powdered sugar until smooth.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the almond mixture and mix until well combined to form the almond cream.

Step 4

Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut the pastry into 6-inch squares.

Step 5

Place a heaping tablespoon of almond cream on one side of each square, then fold the square over to form a triangle.

Step 6

Seal the edges by pressing them down with a fork and place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the croissants with the egg wash, then sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.

Step 10

While the croissants are baking, melt 1/2 cup of butter and mix in honey.

Step 11

Remove the croissants from the oven and brush them with the honey butter mixture.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	658.3 grams (658.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3359

Total Fat 278.40g	357%
Saturated Fat 111.50g	558%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.60g
Cholesterol 930mg	310%
Sodium 1887mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 190.30g	69%
Dietary Fiber 19.30g	69%
Total Sugars 159.90g
Protein 45.60g	91%

Vitamin D 108IU	539%
Calcium 510mg	39%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 695mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.6%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 22.1%