Quick almond croissants
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Easy
- May 2015
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Serves 12
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Ready in 20 min
These almond croissants are the perfect treat to serve when hosting a brunch or afternoon tea.
Nutrition: per serving
- Calories
- 239kcals
- Fat
- 14.5g (6.7g saturated)
- Protein
- 4.4g
- Carbohydrates
- 23.2g (12.3g sugars)
- Fibre
- 0.9g
- Salt
- 0.4g
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Ingredients
- 200g marzipan
- 75g unsalted butter
- 1 large free-range egg yolk
- Flaked almonds
- 12 mini croissants
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
- In a food processor, whizz together the marzipan, unsalted butter and egg yolk until smooth. Split the croissants in half, then sandwich with half the marzipan mixture.
- Spread the remaining marzipan mixture on top of the croissants, then put on a large baking sheet. Scatter over the almonds, then bake for 5-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
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