Description
This holiday gingerbread almond croissant features flaky puff pastry layered with spiced gingerbread filling and rich almond cream—an impressive festive treat.
Ingredients
Pastry:
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed according to instructions
1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Sliced almonds (for topping)
Almond Filling:
5 tbsp salted butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup almond flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Gingerbread Filling:
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup salted butter, melted
1 tbsp molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ginger
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make Almond Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, egg, almond flour, sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Make Gingerbread Filling: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
Assemble First Croissant:
Slightly roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a large rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise.
Transfer one half to a prepared baking sheet.
Spread ¼ of almond filling over pastry, leaving a ¼” border. Top with ¼ of gingerbread filling.
Brush edges with egg wash. Cover with second pastry half and press edges to seal.
Brush top with egg wash, then layer with ¼ more of gingerbread and almond fillings. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
Repeat Assembly with second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
Chill Assembled Pastries for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Bake at 375°F for 28–32 minutes, or until deeply golden and puffed. Cover with foil if almonds darken too quickly.
Cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice each pastry into 6–8 servings.
Notes
Makes 2 large pastries, 6–8 servings each.
Great for brunch or as a show-stopping holiday dessert.
Can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Festive Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French