Description
Berries and Cream Filled Croissants are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and creamy filling, enhanced by the natural sweetness of fresh berries. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these croissants impress with their gourmet appearance and rich textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets pre-made puff pastry
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Juice of ½ small lemon
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Berry Filling: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Cook until thickened (5-7 minutes), then cool.
- Make the Cream Filling: Beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Assemble Croissants: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into triangles. Place a tablespoon each of berry and cream filling on wide end of each triangle. Roll up and place seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Brush croissants with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg