Earl Grey Chocolate Almond Croissants Recipe
These Earl Grey Chocolate Almond Croissants are a decadent and easy-to-make sweet treat featuring flaky store-bought croissants filled with a fragrant Earl Grey almond frangipane and rich semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Enhanced by a simple Earl Grey-infused syrup, this recipe combines buttery almond flavors with delicate tea notes for a luxurious breakfast or dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Croissants
- 4 large croissants*
Simple Syrup
- 1 sachet Earl Grey tea
- 35 g granulated sugar (3 tbsp.)
- 35 g water (3 tbsp.)
Earl Grey Almond Frangipane
- 56 g unsalted butter, room temperature (¼ cup)
- 75 g granulated sugar (¼ cup + 2 tbsp.)
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 120 g almond flour (1 cup)
- 22 g all-purpose flour (3 tbsp.)
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 sachet Earl Grey tea
Toppings
- 28 g sliced almonds
- 85 g semi-sweet chocolate baking bar or chocolate chips (1/3 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the croissants.
- Make Simple Syrup: Boil 35 g water using a kettle or microwave, then pour over 35 g granulated sugar in a heat-safe bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then add one Earl Grey tea sachet and let it steep while you prepare the frangipane.
- Prepare Earl Grey Almond Frangipane: Using a hand mixer or by hand, beat 56 g unsalted butter with 75 g granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add one egg and ½ tsp almond extract, mixing well to combine. Fold in 120 g almond flour, 22 g all-purpose flour, ⅛ tsp salt, and the contents of one Earl Grey tea sachet. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Croissants: Slice each croissant lengthwise, leaving one end slightly attached. Brush the inside with the Earl Grey simple syrup using a pastry brush. Pipe or spread a generous amount of frangipane onto one side of each croissant, reserving some for topping. Chop the chocolate into chunks and scatter evenly over the frangipane, reserving a bit for finishing.
- Fill and Top: Fold the croissant top half back over, then pipe a decorative squiggly line of remaining frangipane on top. Press sliced almonds and the remaining chocolate chunks onto the piped frangipane for texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the assembled croissants on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the frangipane turns golden brown and the croissants are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy this elegant, flavorful treat.
Notes
- You can use 8 small croissants in place of 4 large croissants.
- Room temperature ingredients help ensure smooth mixing and better frangipane texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven; watch for golden brown frangipane as your cue.
- For a stronger Earl Grey flavor, consider steeping the tea sachets longer in the syrup and frangipane.
- Semi-sweet chocolate works best to balance sweetness and richness.
Keywords: Earl Grey, Almond Croissants, Chocolate, Frangipane, Tea Infused, Dessert, Sweet Treat, Breakfast Pastry
