UPSIDE-DOWN ALMOND CROISSANT
Coût
Difficulté
None
no waste
Ingrédients
Pour 1
1 stale croissant
40g light syrup
40g nougatine
Almond cream
10 g butter
10 g ground almonds (almond powder)
100 g sugar
100 g eggs
Produit associé
Recette
“Leftovers” doesn’t mean they aren’t delicious. Discover this tasty recipe: an upside-down almond croissant, with a base of caramelized almonds and an almond cream filling.
Preparation : 15 minutes
Prepare the croissant
Cut the croissant in half lengthwise
Lightly brush the cut sides with the syrup.
Cut the butter into small cubes and let it soften.
Place the softened (but not melted) butter in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and whisk until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the ground almonds and mix well.
Finally, add the flour and mix until smooth.
Cut the croissant in half lengthwise
Lightly brush the cut sides with the syrup.
Cut the butter into small cubes and let it soften.
Place the softened (but not melted) butter in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and whisk until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the ground almonds and mix well.
Finally, add the flour and mix until smooth.
Dressing : 15 minutes
Assembly
Generously spread the almond cream inside the croissant.
Close the croissant.
Finishing and Baking Brush the top of the croissant with syrup and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Carefully turn the croissant upside down and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the almonds facing down.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Close the croissant.
Finishing and Baking Brush the top of the croissant with syrup and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Carefully turn the croissant upside down and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the almonds facing down.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Chef's tip
Lightly sprinkle brown sugar under the almonds so that it caramelizes and deepens the color during baking.