Description
Delightful croissants filled with almond frangipane and matcha for a comforting breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g water
- 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 100 g almond flour
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 croissants
- Sliced almonds, for topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Use 1/3 of the syrup immediately and store the rest in the refrigerator.
- Prepare Matcha Frangipane: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in almond flour, powdered sugar, matcha, and salt. Add eggs one at a time until smooth. Pipe into a bag.
- Prepare Croissants: Slice croissants lengthwise and brush cut sides with cooled syrup.
- Fill Croissants: Pipe matcha frangipane onto the bottom halves and reassemble. Pipe more frangipane on top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or allow to cool.
Notes
Consider using sugar-free alternatives for a diabetes-friendly option. High-quality ingredients enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg