Looking for Best Almond Croissant
I'm an almond paste junkie - but many almond croissants and desserts are often dry. I'm looking for some pastries with an abundance of almond paste.
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uhockey
Jan 17, 2011 05:36 PM
If the new Payard spot is selling them, that one. If not, the best "wet" paste ones are at Madeline while the best overall are at Petrossian, IMO.
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Petrossian
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Tartine on W. 4th and W.11th st (yes they do cross!) is hands down the most delectable, euphoria-inducing almond croissant I have ever had anywhere on in NYC or the world. Sweet and just-gooey-enough on the inside, flaky, crunchy on the outside. And very big! Limited quantities - sells out early (especially on weekends).
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Tartine
253 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014 -
junglekitte
Aug 30, 2010 06:22 PM
Patisserie Claude on 4th (bet. Jones and Barrow) has amazing croissants.
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daffyduck
Aug 31, 2010 05:27 AM
nope, but i love almost everything else there. la bergamote is my favorite in manhattan. but my favorite in nyc is cannelle patisserie in queens. i also think this is worth mentioning if you're into croissants, the babka at Andre's in the UES is deliciouss both the cinnamon and chocolate.
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Unquestionably, in my (not so humble) opinionated opinion, the best Almond & Chocolate Almond Croissants are to be found in Brooklyn at Almondine. Like White Castle > Buy 'em By The Sack > if they haven't sold out as they often do.
My suggested home preparation after arriving home with my croissants is to: first, bottom side up; place the croissant under a broiler for about 30 seconds and taking it out of the oven, leaving it top down so the "crispy" won't become soggy > then after cooled repeat with the top exposed to the flame for about 10 seconds. Remove, place bottom down on a paper towel until 96% cooled. Dig in. Dig it and savor each bite.
Or, as soon as the counter person places it in front of you, aim a corner towards your mouth, open with enough clearance, close you eyes with anticipation, guide a corner into your salivating mouth > & JUST DO IT. Repeat until finished. Brush the crumbs off your shirt, eating the larger bits (intact pinhead size or larger) and leave satisfied.
Either method will delight.
P.S. I've had examples from all the suggestions previously mentioned as well as some not. As of today ALMONDINE's the joint.
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I know what you mean. I had a very satisfying one from Joe ("the art of coffee") recently - plenty of paste, almost too much! I was reminded recently that Bouchon Bakery has a chocolate almond croissant. The last one I had from there was a while ago and so I don't recall exactly how it tasted, but I have to think it wouldn't be too shabby. I know you didn't ask for chocolate, too, but I figured I'd pass it along, in case you ever want to indulge even more
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Bouchon Bakery
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019›3 Replies-
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seal
Aug 20, 2010 05:08 AM
The chocolate almond croissant at Bouchon is good enough, but somehow lacking when compared to themselves. I recently visited Vegas and the chocolate almond croissant at Bouchon there was so good I had to get it three more times. The one here in the city was decent, but just a shadow of that Vegas greatness.
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Miss Needle
Aug 19, 2010 05:42 PM
I've always found La Madeleine Bakery to have very moist almond croissants. It's on the sweet side, though -- which can be a good or bad thing depending your perspective. To me, sweet means a lot of almond paste.
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