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Boston Cream Pie Croissants

Indulgent Boston Cream Pie Croissants Made Easy at Home

Delightful Boston Cream Pie Croissants blend the classic flavors of Boston cream pie with flakiness, making a quick dessert that pleases everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 1 package Pre-made Croissant Dough Opt for a brand with real butter for the best taste.
For the Cream Filling
  • 3.4 oz Vanilla Pudding Mix Instant mix simplifies your prep.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk can substitute for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder Using dark cocoa deepens the richness.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream makes a great dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll the pre-made croissant dough and cut it into triangular shapes according to the package instructions.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and 1 cup of whole milk until thick, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Take one triangle of croissant dough, place about a tablespoon of the prepared pastry cream at the wide end, and roll towards the tip, seam-side down.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup of heavy cream, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder until smooth.
  7. Dip the tops of each warm croissant into the chocolate ganache and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover croissants in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze unfilled croissants for up to 3 months.

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