If you’re looking for a way to make almond croissants feel new again, let me introduce you to these Matcha Almond Croissants! This version takes everything we love about the classic and adds an Asian twist with a gentle, earthy hint of matcha. The matcha brings a beautiful green color along with a subtle, slightly bitter edge that is balanced out by the rich frangipane and the optional sweet and creamy white chocolate.
I had so much fun experimenting with my miso almond croissants that I naturally had to create a spinoff version with matcha! This matcha croissant recipe is a perfect example of how a simple twist can give a familiar favorite a whole new personality. Best of all, store-bought croissants make this recipe super easy, whether you’re planning a weekend brunch or just treating yourself on a weekday morning.
✨Trang’s Recipe Highlights
- FLAVOR: Sweet, nutty almond cream meets the earthy, delicate bitterness of matcha.
- TEXTURE: Crisp, flaky pastry on the outside, soft and creamy matcha almond croissant filling inside, with a lightly golden, slightly chewy frangipane top.
- EASE: Store-bought croissants are the secret shortcut here, making this super easy recipe look like it took a lot of effort!
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need between 9 to 10 ingredients, pictured below, for these twice-baked matcha croissants. But if you want to skip ahead, the complete list of ingredients with quantities and step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card, as always.
A note on matcha
For this recipe, I recommend culinary grade matcha — I used Jade Leaf brand, which strikes a nice balance between flavor and price. It’s vivid enough to give a pretty green hue and delivers that signature matcha earthiness without being overpowering or grassy.
You can use ceremonial grade matcha for baking, but it is typically not recommended because it is a lot more expensive. And while you may get a more vibrant green hue, I don’t think it is really necessary for everyday baking.
Store-bought vs homemade croissants
Of course, homemade croissants are absolutely amazing, but let’s be honest — sometimes we need shortcuts! I used Costco croissants for testing this recipe. They’re budget-friendly and generous in size, and once filled and baked, they taste like something straight from a boulangerie. 🤪
Depending on where you shop, your croissants might be smaller, so you may end up filling a few more instead of 5 large ones.
Serving suggestions
These croissants are at their absolute best warm, with the frangipane still soft and the exterior crisp. I highly recommend giving leftovers a quick warm-up in the oven (never the microwave — we want to preserve that flaky magic!). Serve with a cup of matcha latte or a pot of green tea for the ultimate cozy pairing.
📖 Recipe card
Matcha Croissants Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 oz unsalted butter (room temperature, 85 g)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (78 g)
- 1 cup almond flour (packed, 114 g)
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder (5 g)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8 g)
- 1 large egg (cold)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 croissants (I used Costco croissants)
- A handful of white chocolate chips (optional)
- Sliced almonds for topping
- More powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar – Add butter and powdered sugar to the bowl of your food processor and process until creamy and fluffy. You may need to stop the food processor and scrape down the side to make sure the ingredients are combined thoroughly.3 oz unsalted butter, ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Add dry ingredients – In a small mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, matcha powder and all-purpose flour to distribute evenly. Add the flour mixture to the food processor and process until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Again, you may need to stop the food processor to scrape down the side.1 cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon matcha powder, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Add remaining wet ingredients – Lightly beat together egg and vanilla extract in a small bowl and add it slowly to the food processor through the feed tube while the processor is running until the mixture is thoroughly combined and creamy. You may need to stop the food processor to scrape down the side as well as the bottom of the food processor.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chill in the fridge – Transfer the matcha almond cream to a pastry bag, seal the top, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. You can also use a ziploc bag if you don’t have pastry bags.
- Preheat the oven – Set the oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F
- Assemble the almond croissants – Slice all the croissants in half. Cut off the tip of the pastry bag with the almond cream to make a ½” hole. Pipe a single line of almond filling down the middle of all the croissants. Add a few chocolate chips on top of the filling, if desired. Replace the top parts, pipe a generous amount on top following the shape of the croissants. Divide the cream as evenly as you can among the 5 croissants.5 croissants, A handful of white chocolate chips
- Bake – Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the almond cream and bake for 20 minutes until the top of the matcha almond cream is slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.Sliced almonds for topping
- Serve – Add a generous dusting of powdered sugar before serving.More powdered sugar for dusting
Notes
- Type of matcha: use culinary matcha for baking. You can use ceremonial matcha for a more vibrant green color but it is absolutely not necessary.
- Almond flour or almond meal: you can use almond flour and almond meal interchangeably in this recipe.
- White chocolate is optional: only add white chocolate on the inside of the croissants, they tend to slide off when added on the outside. They add a nice creamy contrast to the slightly bitter earthy matcha, but totally optional.
- Mixer will work: if you don’t have a food processor, you can use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer.
- Yield: you can make 5 matcha croissants using Costco croissants but may be able to make more if using grocery store croissants that are smaller in size.
- Storage: you can keep these in an airtight container at room temp for a couple of days of store in the fridge for up to a week. You’ll definitely want to reheat leftovers in the oven for 5-7 minutes to crisp them back up before serving.
Nutrition
More classics with a matcha twist
- Give another French classic a fun Asian-inspired upgrade with these Matcha Madeleines.
- Bring a natural, earthy touch to classic banana bread with this beautiful Marble Matcha Banana Bread.
- Matcha adds a gentle, earthy depth to buttery classic shortbread, giving these Matcha Shortbread Cookies a fresh, elegant twist.
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