Strawberry Cream Stuffed Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Stuffed Croissants, a perfect blend of flaky croissants, luscious vanilla cream, and vibrant fresh strawberries. This easy recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of buttery texture and creamy sweetness that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large butter croissants
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and chop the strawberries; sprinkle with granulated sugar and set aside for 10 minutes to release juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain its airy texture.
- Chill the filling for about 15 minutes.
- Carefully slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each croissant first with chopped strawberries, then pipe or spoon in the creamy filling.
- Dust with optional powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed croissant
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg