:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Simply-Recipes-Almond-Croissant-LEAD-2-091fb90cb09d4e9c864cc3522b977b8b.jpg "Almond Croissant Recipe")
If you’re a café or bakery regular, you might assume almond croissants are too elaborate to make at home. The truth is that they’re deceivingly easy to make. Almond croissants are a delicious way for bakeries to reinvent leftover croissants from the day before—and you can, too.
This simple recipe takes store-bought croissants and, just like your favorite bakery, adds homemade almond frangipane and rum simple syrup for cafe-style almond croissants without the line. With this recipe you can enjoy them from home, still warm from the oven.
Give Croissants a New Life
Most of us haven’t dared make homemade croissants, let alone almond croissants. But I’m here to tell you that these almond croissants are bakery-worthy and are incredibly easy to make thanks to a key shortcut: using store-bought croissants.
If you’ve ever found yourself with more croissants than you know what to do with from a certain big-box store, this is the answer. In fact, it is exactly what bakeries do with their day-old croissants. Not only is this a good way to revamp leftover croissants, it’s a total upgrade.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
How to Make Almond Croissants
Almond croissants are made of three components: croissants, rum simple syrup, and frangipane.
I wouldn’t recommend using fresh artisan croissants from your favorite bakery unless you just happen to end up with leftovers. Store-bought croissants actually work best for this recipe as they soak up more syrup.
The simple syrup (a mixture of sugar, water, and rum) couldn’t be easier, and the frangipane (almond cream) is quick to whip up, providing a soft, almond-flavored filling and crispy top for the croissants. No special equipment needed.
Make It Ahead
If you know that you’ll have leftover croissants later in the week, or if you want to get ahead for tomorrow’s breakfast, all of these components can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before baking.
Store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month (a handy tip if you like to make homemade cocktails). Frangipane keeps in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let the frangipane come to room temperature before using for easier spreading.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Storage
For the best flavor and texture, serve these almond croissants within a few hours of baking. I recommend making ahead and storing the different components and then assembling and baking only as many croissants as you think you’ll need.