Almond Croissant Puff Pastry Swirls

Flaky, golden puff pastry swirls filled with homemade almond frangipane and topped with cherries and sliced almonds — these bakery-style treats are easy to make at home and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. They freeze beautifully, so make extra!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry (500g each), thawed if frozen
• Almond slices, for garnish
• 14 cherries or fresh berries, for garnish
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Heavy cream, for brushing
• 4 oz unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour
• Zest of 1 lemon or orange

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the frangipane, combine the melted butter with the sugar, eggs, almond and vanilla extracts, almond flour, and citrus zest in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. If the mixture seems too runny, add up to 1/4 cup more almond flour.
2. 2Unfold each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Divide the frangipane evenly between the two sheets and spread it into a thin, even layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
3. 3Fold each pastry sheet in half like a book to enclose the filling.
4. 4Cut each folded sheet into strips about 2 cm wide. Gently wrap each strip around your fingers to create a swirl or rosette shape.
5. 5Place each swirl on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream. Press one cherry (or berry) into the center of each swirl and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
6. 6Freeze for 10–15 minutes (optional but helps them hold shape). Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. 7Bake the swirls for 20–25 minutes or until puffed, golden, and cooked through.
8. 8Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.