Almond and Jam Croissants

Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins

100g unsalted butter, chopped,

at room temperature ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 1 cup almond meal 4 butter croissants (65g each) ¼ cup raspberry jam 2 tblsps flaked almonds Extra icing sugar mixture, to decorate

1 Combine butter, sugar and almond meal in a large bowl. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

2 Cut croissants horizontally in half. Spread 2 tblsps almond mixture over the base of each croissant. Spread evenly with jam (about 3 tsps each). Replace tops. 3 Spread remaining almond mixture over top of croissants. Sprinkle with almonds. Place on an oven tray. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 8 minutes, or until light golden and warm. 5 Serve dusted with extra icing sugar.