Description
Indulgent French Berries and Cream Filled Croissants elevate classic pastry with luscious seasonal berries and silky cream. Delicate layers of buttery croissant embrace sweet summer flavors, promising a delightful escape for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries and Cream Filled Croissants
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Cream and Sugar:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon (7.5 grams) powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by whisking cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky and uniform in texture.
- Create a voluminous whipped cream by beating heavy cream until it forms sturdy, glossy peaks.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using a folding technique to maintain airiness.
- Macerate mixed berries by combining them with sugar and optional lemon zest, allowing them to release natural juices for 5 minutes.
- Carefully slice each croissant horizontally, maintaining structural integrity by not cutting completely through.
- Lavishly spread the prepared cream mixture inside the partially opened croissants, ensuring even coverage.
- Artfully distribute the macerated berries atop the cream filling, creating an appealing visual and flavor profile.
- Enhance the croissants’ richness by gently brushing with melted butter and warming in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 5 minutes to intensify flavors and textures.
- Finish the dessert by delicately dusting the croissants with a light veil of powdered sugar, adding a touch of sweet elegance before serving.
Notes
- Choose room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free filling that blends easily with whipped cream.
- Opt for fresh, ripe berries at peak season to maximize natural sweetness and vibrant flavor in the dessert.
- Customize the filling by swapping cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer, more luxurious texture.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free croissants or substituting with almond flour-based pastry for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg