The Born Again Croissant Recipe

Name: The Born Again Croissant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 stale croissants; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon fine semolina; 60 g unsalted butter; 60 g caster sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 60 g ground almonds; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 60 g sliced almonds

Servings: persons

8 stale croissants
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fine semolina
60 g unsalted butter
60 g caster sugar
1 egg, beaten
60 g ground almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla
60 g sliced almonds

1
Preaheat oven to 160c (325f)
2
Over a medium heat dissolve the sugar in the water, stirring constantly, bring to the boil, then let it cool.
3
Halve croissants lengthways and dunk them briefly in the syrup, then drain on a wire rack placed over a tray or some baking paper.
4
Mix milk & semolina together in a small saucepan and stir constantly over low heat until it boils & thickens. Cook for a couple of minutes longer, stirring, then remove from heat and cool.
5
Cream the butter and caster sugar until smooth, add the egg and beat again.
6
Mix in the ground almonds and vanilla, then add the cooked semolina and mix well.
7
Sandwich the croissant halves together with no more than a tablespoon of the almond mixture.
8
Spread a little more almond mixture on top and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp on top.
10
Serve warm.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 stale croissants, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, The Born Again Croissant falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

The Born Again Croissant

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