Description
Berries and Cream Filled Croissants are a delightful pastry that combines flaky layers of puff pastry with a luscious cream filling and sweet berry jam. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these croissants are sure to impress your guests or treat yourself to a special indulgence. The recipe is easy to follow, using pre-made puff pastry and your choice of fresh or frozen berries, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Dusting the tops with powdered sugar adds a beautiful finishing touch that elevates these pastries to gourmet status.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries (or other berries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 1/2 small lemon
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust according to your sweetness preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sheets pre-made puff pastry (frozen or refrigerated)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the puff pastry by cutting it into squares and folding them into triangles.
- Bake the croissants until golden brown.
- Make the berry jam by simmering blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened.
- Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; then blend with softened cream cheese and sour cream.
- Assemble the croissants by filling them with homemade berry jam and cream filling before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg