Description
These Pistachio Filled Croissants are a delightful treat, with a buttery, flaky exterior and a sweet, nutty pistachio filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these bakery-style croissants are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 store-bought or homemade croissants
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg for egg wash if using homemade croissants
Croissants:
Pistachio Filling:
Optional:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pistachio filling: Blend pistachios and sugar in a food processor. Add butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and milk; process until a spreadable paste forms.
- Fill the croissants: Slice each croissant horizontally, spread pistachio filling, then gently press to close.
- Bake: Place croissants on a baking sheet, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra pistachio flavor, sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before baking.
- Croissants can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven.
- Use high-quality croissants for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
