Description
Indulge in these delightful Almond Croissant Puff Pastry Swirls, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and a rich almond filling. Garnished with almond slices and fresh berries, these swirls are dusted with powdered sugar and brushed with creamy butter for a decadent treat that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry (500g each), thawed if frozen
- Heavy cream, for brushing
- Almond slices, for garnish
- 14 cherries or fresh berries, for garnish
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Almond Filling
- 4 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the puff pastry swirls.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to smoothen and slightly stretch them, then brush both sheets lightly with heavy cream for a beautiful golden finish.
- Mix Almond Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, almond flour, and the zest of lemon or orange. Stir until you achieve a smooth, creamy almond mixture.
- Assemble Swirls: Spread the almond filling evenly over one puff pastry sheet. Place the second sheet on top and gently press down to adhere the layers together.
- Cut and Shape: Slice the layered pastry into strips, then twist each strip slightly and coil into individual swirls or circles on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Brush and Garnish: Brush the tops of the swirls with additional heavy cream or melted butter, then sprinkle almond slices over each swirl for a crunchy, nutty garnish.
- Bake: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the swirls are puffed, golden, and cooked through.
- Cool and Garnish: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh cherries or berries for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve: Serve these almond croissant puff pastry swirls warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before handling to prevent cracking.
- For extra almond flavor, you can sprinkle a little powdered sugar mixed with almond extract over the filling before baking.
- Use fresh seasonal berries for garnish to add a pop of color and freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat briefly in the oven to retain crispiness.
- You can substitute lemon zest with orange zest depending on your flavor preference.
Keywords: almond croissant, puff pastry recipe, almond swirls, French pastry, breakfast pastry, dessert pastry