Description
Croissants filled with berries and cream elevate classic French pastry to new heights. Rich layers of buttery dough embrace luscious berry compote and silky cream, offering pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (12.5 g) granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for freshness)
- 1 tbsp (7.5 g) powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Whisk cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Cream Incorporation: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, preserving its delicate airiness while creating a luxurious base.
- Berry Maceration: Combine mixed berries with sugar and optional lemon zest, allowing natural juices to develop for optimal flavor infusion.
- Croissant Transformation: Slice croissants horizontally, maintaining structural integrity, then generously spread the cream mixture throughout the interior.
- Berry Arrangement: Artfully distribute macerated berries across the cream-filled croissants, creating a vibrant and appetizing presentation.
- Flavor Intensification: Brush croissants with melted butter and warm in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 5 minutes to enhance texture and depth of flavor.
- Final Flourish: Dust the croissants with a delicate veil of powdered sugar, elevating the dessert with a touch of sweet sophistication before serving.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Berries: Select ripe, vibrant berries at peak season for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Control Cream Consistency: Whip cream carefully to avoid over-beating, which can make the texture grainy or butter-like.
- Prevent Soggy Croissants: Warm croissants briefly to maintain crisp exterior while creating a luxurious, soft interior.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ingredients for gluten-free croissants or use low-fat cream cheese for lighter version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg