Description
These Pumpkin Croissants are flaky, buttery pastries filled with a luscious pumpkin almond cream and topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for cozy fall mornings or festive holiday brunches, they’re simple to make and full of warm seasonal flavors. Use store-bought croissants or dough for a shortcut version!
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 6 medium croissants (or 4 large)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- Pumpkin Almond Cream:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- Topping:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Sliced almonds (for garnish)
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Dark chocolate chips
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for extra flavor in the cream)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Honey Syrup: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix honey and water. Microwave for 20 seconds and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Pumpkin Almond Cream: In a bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, then gradually add dry ingredients to form a smooth cream.
- Fill Croissants: Slice croissants open and spread a generous amount of pumpkin almond cream inside. Gently roll them back up.
- Bake: Arrange filled croissants on the baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Cool and Dust: Let croissants cool slightly. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought croissant dough to save time.
- Spice Substitute: Use 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the pumpkin cream up to 2 days in advance and store in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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