Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic pastries with Berries and Cream Filled Croissants: A Flaky, Luscious Delight. These flaky, buttery croissants are filled with a velvety cream mixture paired with a sweet-tart berry jam, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. Using pre-made puff pastry simplifies the preparation process, allowing you to create gourmet pastries that impress guests without extensive baking skills. Customize the filling with your favorite seasonal berries for added versatility. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, these croissants offer a perfect balance of rich flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets pre-made puff pastry
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Juice of ½ small lemon
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the berry jam by cooking blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 10-15 minutes). Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add cold heavy whipping cream, beating until soft peaks form. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into triangles. Add cooled berry jam and cream filling to each triangle before rolling tightly from the wide end.
- Brush rolled croissants with beaten egg 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: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg