Almond Croissants: 8.5/10
After trying and reviewing the chocolate croissants and giving them a 10/10, I had to post how the almond croissants compared! These almond croissants are buttery and flaky, and I found that I preferred them cooked for no longer than 20 minutes because they got a little too crispy for my liking after that. The almond paste filling was absolutely delicious and tasted strongly of almond extract which I loved. The tops of these croissants had slivered almonds on top which added a unique texture to the fluffy croissants. Here’s a major critique I have of these: almost ALL the delicious almond filling leaked out of all 4 croissants while baking leaving next to no almond flavor left inside. I remember this happened the last time I baked these croissants as well. Anyone else have this problem? If these had even more filling inside that didn’t leak out, they would be bumped up even higher in score. For now, the chocolate croissants are the winner for me 😍 Each box of 4 almond croissants is $4.79.
Have you tried these yet? Did you like the Almond Croissants or Chocolate Croissants better?
10/10 for me 🔥 the best
I let mine proof a tiny bit longer (usually another hour) and I pinch the ends. No leakage!
Almond are 10/10
I prefer the chocolate, but just slightly.
When I bake these I leave them on the stove overnight to thaw and rise, then bake in the morning! No leaks here!!
I need these ❤️
They are delish, but the insides seeps out everytime 😢
I‘ve had mixed results with almond filling leaking with these croissants. It might be related to how much time it’s allowed to “rest” before baking and kitchen temp in my experience!
@traderjoesfoodreviews We love these croissants. The filling didn’t leak. We bought the chocolate croissants to try because we figured they must be good as well!
Tried these for the first time tonight.. made 2, one leaked one didn’t but so good! The almond flavor gives me macaron vibes
Do they contain eggs?
They leak on me about 50% of the time, but I still love them. I agree on baking less than the recommended time. I usually do 15 min.
I have been buying these for years. Great to serve guests. The plain croissant makes a lovely addition to a holiday breakfast with homemade preserves. Yes, the almond croissants have always leaked. Still taste incredible…like homemade. Brush a little blended egg over them before baking to add a nice shine.
Omg!!! We need these @datleib
I love these ones better than the chocolate ones!
@bakingyouhappynyc in case you need more recs for TJs
@suszanann have to follow she reviews all the things
When did you review the chocolate ones? I can’t find it for some reason
Love these and a regular in my freezer. Use them soon after purchase. They do expire and won’t rise. I cook on lower temperature to avoid run away filling. So flaky and flavorful!
THEE BEST ❤️❤️❤️
I always under bake mine and they are perfect 15-16 min and the filling doesn’t usually spill out at this baking time
What? No way these are 10/10
🔥🔥🙌 the best