Almond Croissant Scones with Chocolate Chips

Somewhere between the elegance of a bakery classic and the comfort of a home-baked favourite lives a pastry that feels both familiar and entirely new: almond croissant scones with chocolate chips. It’s the kind of creation that doesn’t just satisfy a craving—it sparks curiosity.
At first glance, the idea feels almost indulgent. Almond croissants are known for their delicate layers, rich filling, and lightly crisp edges, while scones offer a more grounded, crumbly texture that leans into simplicity. Bringing these two together creates something that borrows the best of both worlds: the nutty depth and subtle sweetness of almond pastries paired with the hearty, buttery structure of a scone.
It’s not as flaky as a croissant, nor as dense as a traditional scone—it finds a balance in between. The almond flavour weaves through every bite, offering a gentle richness that feels refined without being overwhelming.
Then come the chocolate chips. They don’t just sit in the background—they transform the experience. Each pocket of melted chocolate adds a layer of sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the nuttiness of the almond. It’s a pairing that feels natural, almost inevitable, as if these flavours were always meant to meet in this form.
What’s especially charming is how they blur categories. Are they a breakfast? A dessert? A snack? The answer is yes to all three. They don’t demand a label—they simply exist to be enjoyed.
Almond Croissant Scones with Chocolate Chips
Somewhere between the elegance of a bakery classic and the comfort of a home-baked favourite lives a pastry that feels both familiar and entirely new: almond croissant scones with chocolate chips. It’s the kind of creation that doesn’t just satisfy a craving—it sparks curiosity.
At first glance, the idea feels almost indulgent. Almond croissants are known for their delicate layers, rich filling, and lightly crisp edges, while scones offer a more grounded, crumbly texture that leans into simplicity. Bringing these two together creates something that borrows the best of both worlds: the nutty depth and subtle sweetness of almond pastries paired with the hearty, buttery structure of a scone.
It’s not as flaky as a croissant, nor as dense as a traditional scone—it finds a balance in between. The almond flavour weaves through every bite, offering a gentle richness that feels refined without being overwhelming.
Then come the chocolate chips. They don’t just sit in the background—they transform the experience. Each pocket of melted chocolate adds a layer of sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the nuttiness of the almond. It’s a pairing that feels natural, almost inevitable, as if these flavours were always meant to meet in this form.
What’s especially charming is how they blur categories. Are they a breakfast? A dessert? A snack? The answer is yes to all three. They don’t demand a label—they simply exist to be enjoyed.
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
- 2
Grate butter into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with your hands to coat the butter in the flour mixture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and 1 egg until smooth and combined.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until a dough begins to form. Do not over mix.
- 5
Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- 7
Cut the circle into 8 wedges and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 8
Chill the scones in the fridge for 20 minutes while oven preheats to 400F (200C).
- 9
Mix egg with 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
- 10
Brush the tops of the chilled scones with the egg wash. Press the sliced almonds on top, gently pressing them in so they stick.
- 11
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- 12
Let the scones cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the pan.
- 13
Dust the tops with powdered sugar and enjoy warm!
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