Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Stuffed Croissants, perfect for brightening your mornings or sweetening your brunch gatherings. These soft, buttery croissants are generously filled with fresh strawberries and a light, creamy vanilla filling that balances sweetness and richness beautifully. With each flaky layer, you’ll enjoy the delicious contrast of juicy strawberries and a smooth cream filling that will leave everyone wanting more. Not only are they quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, but they also make an impressive addition to any table with their elegant presentation dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large butter croissants
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and chop strawberries, then mix with granulated sugar and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Make the Cream Filling: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; separately mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and chill for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Croissants: Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through. Fill with chopped strawberries and pipe or spoon in the chilled cream filling. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg