How can I make this vegan?

To make this recipe vegan, use puff pastry sheets and replace the butter and milk in the recipe with vegan substitutes. You can spread the halwa in between two sheets of puff pastry and bake!

How far in advance can I make the halwa?

You can make the halwa up to a week in advance and store it in the fridge. Simply rewarm the halwa in the microwave for 30 seconds until it is warm enough to spread easily.

Does the almond filling have eggs?

Nope! The almond halwa filling does not have eggs so this recipe doesn't need baking. You can simply spread the halwa on the croissant and eat as well!

What type of croissant to buy?

This recipe uses mini croissants that are found in local grocery stores. However, you can use larger croissants as well; it will just make a fewer number of croissants overall.

Can I make this out of puff pastry?

Yes! You can spread the halwa in between two sheets of puff pastry and bake!

Badam Halwa Croissants (Indian Style Almond Croissants)

Description

This breakfast pastry is an Indian spin on the traditional almond croissant. Badam halwa, an Indian saffron fudge, is spread in between a store-bought mini-croissant and topped with slivered almonds and powdered sugar.

Ingredients

Scale

12 store-bought mini croissants
1 1/4 cups homemade badam halwa
1/4 cup sliced almonds
(Optional) 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

Use a serrated knife to cut croissants in half horizontally.
Spread ~1 tablespoon of halwa in the middle of one half of the croissant making sure to to spread from edge to edge using a butter knife. If the halwa was premade and is cool, preheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds to warm the halwa so it is easier to spread.
Press one half of the croissant to the other half to close it shut.
Spread a thin layer of halwa on the top of the croissant and press a few sliced almonds onto the halwa.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the the croissants on the middle rack for ~5-7 minutes or until the almonds are a light brown.
Allow the croissants to slightly cool. Add powder sugar to a fine mesh tea strainer or sifter. Lightly tap the sifter to sprinkle the tops of the croissant with powdered sugar.
Enjoy for breakfast or brunch along with a cup of masala chai.

Cook Time: 30
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: Badam Halwa Croissants (Indian Style Almond Croissants)