Berries and Cream Filled Croissants
Berries and Cream Filled Croissants are a decadent yet easy-to-make treat that brings together the flaky, buttery layers of croissants with a luscious cream filling and vibrant fresh berries. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an elegant brunch gathering, these croissants will impress your family and friends with their beautiful presentation and delightful flavors. Using pre-made puff pastry ensures that even novice bakers can indulge in this gourmet experience without the hassle of making dough from scratch. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, these delightful pastries are sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of pre-made puff pastry
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Juice of ½ small lemon
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the berry filling by cooking blueberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice until thickened. Allow to cool.
- Make the cream filling by beating softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then gradually add cold heavy whipping cream, mixing until soft peaks form. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Roll out puff pastry, cut into triangles, and fill each with berry and cream fillings before rolling them into croissant shapes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg