Description
Impressive yet easy-to-make croissants stuffed with a sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling, featuring a flaky, golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen croissant dough (about 400g), thawed
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (15g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons (10-15g) powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen croissant dough in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Fold in the diced strawberries.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out each sheet of dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long side into a jelly roll shape. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6 even pieces, resulting in 12 stuffed croissants.
- Place croissants on baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm spot for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is full-fat block style, not spreadable. Leave a 1-inch border when spreading filling to prevent leaking. Do not rush the proofing step; croissants should look puffy and jiggle slightly before baking. For extra strawberry flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry jam to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed croissant
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: strawberry croissants, cream cheese filling, brunch recipe, easy pastry, frozen dough recipe, strawberry dessert