Description
Classic French Berries and Cream Croissants blend buttery pastry with luscious berry filling and silky cream. Sweet indulgence awaits when you crave a delightful French-inspired breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 mL) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
- Cream Whipping: Using a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff, voluminous peaks form that hold their shape.
- Mixture Integration: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese base, blending thoroughly to achieve a uniform, airy texture.
- Croissant Assembly: Split croissants lengthwise, creating a delicate pocket for the luxurious filling, and generously pipe the cream mixture inside, allowing it to overflow slightly.
- Berry Embellishment: Artfully distribute a vibrant medley of raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries both inside and atop the filled croissants, adding a burst of fresh color and flavor.
- Final Flourish: Dust the croissants with a delicate layer of powdered sugar, creating an elegant, snow-like finish that elevates the dessert’s visual and gustatory appeal.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the prepared croissants for 15-20 minutes, allowing the filling to set and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Cream Consistency Control: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks but avoid over-mixing, which can turn butter-like and ruin the smooth texture.
- Berry Selection Strategy: Choose ripe, firm berries that are not too soft to prevent soggy filling and maintain structural integrity of the croissants.
- Temperature Technique: Keep ingredients cold, especially cream cheese and heavy cream, to ensure maximum volume and stability during whipping process.
- Storage Smart Tip: Consume filled croissants within 2-3 hours of preparation to preserve crispness and prevent bread from becoming soggy with cream filling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 198 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg