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Chocolate Almond Croissant Puffs

Crisp, buttery layers of puff pastry surround melty, dark chocolate and creamy almond essence. These 4 ingredient Chocolate Almond Croissant Puffs are ridiculously easy to assemble, bakery impressive to look at, and decadent to eat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French American
Keyword: Chocolate almond croissant puffs
Servings: 18
Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

  • 13-17 ounces puff pastry dough chilled, but not frozen
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips, morsels, or pieces
  • 4 ounces pure almond paste
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced and toasted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • If the almond slices are not toasted, bake for 6-8 minutes on a large baking sheet until golden and fragrant.
  • Unroll the puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. If the pastry dough is the frozen variety, follow the package directions to thaw.
  • Use a ruler and a pizza slicer to cut 3" squares of puff pastry.
    Chocolate Almond Croissant Puffs process shot collage
  • Place a teaspoon of almond paste, tablespoon of chocolate, and several almond slices in the center of each pastry square.
  • Beat the egg and water together in a small bowl until frothy.
  • Place a dot of egg wash on the corner of the pastry square to use a an adhesive when two of the four corners are pressed together.
  • Place the assembled pastries on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of the pastries with the egg wash, dot with 3 to 5 almond slices, and sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 13-17 minutes or until the croissants are golden and the chocolate is melted.

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Notes

Pure Almond Paste is different from Almond Pastry and Pie Filling.
Nutrition is approximate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg