Caramel Almond Croissants

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix the dough until it comes together in a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut the dough into triangles and roll each triangle into a croissant shape, curving the dough into a crescent shape. Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Allow the croissants to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before filling.

6. 6

   In a small saucepan, heat the caramel sauce over low heat until it is smooth and warm. Stir in the ground almonds and almond extract. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before using.

7. 7

   To assemble the croissants, use a sharp knife to slice a horizontal slit in each croissant. Fill the croissants with the warm caramel-almond mixture and dust with confectioners' sugar.

8. 8

   Serve the croissants warm, dust with confectioners' sugar and enjoy.