Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet blueberries, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of honey nestled in a buttery croissant. This Blueberry & Ricotta Croissant with Honey Drizzle is a perfect treat for a leisurely breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant:
- 2 large croissants, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for toasting)
Ricotta Filling:
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Blueberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Ricotta Filling: In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Toast Croissants: Lightly toast halved croissants in a skillet with butter over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
- Assemble: Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant. Top with fresh blueberries and place the top half of the croissant over the filling.
- Drizzle: Drizzle with honey just before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute mascarpone or cream cheese for ricotta.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pistachios or almonds on top with the honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
