Ingredients
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- 6 large stale croissants
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal
- 3 large eggs (for the filling)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs (for the custard)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for the custard)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, almond meal, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Slice the croissants in half and spread the almond filling generously on each side.
- Place filled croissants in a buttered baking dish, cut side up, and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, and salt until well blended.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg