Boston Cream Pie Croissants
Indulge in the delightful and unique experience of Boston Cream Pie Croissants. This recipe combines the light and flaky texture of croissants with a luscious vanilla pastry cream filling, all topped off with a rich chocolate glaze. Perfect for brunch gatherings, dessert tables, or simply as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, these croissants are sure to impress. Their beautiful presentation and customizable options make them a standout choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package pre-made croissant dough (8 croissants)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the croissant dough and cut it into triangles as per package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thickened (about 2 minutes), then gently fold in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of pastry cream at the wider end of each triangle and roll tightly from base to tip. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the chocolate glaze, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until boiling, then stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, dip the tops of croissants into the chocolate glaze and let set on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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