Description
Flaky, golden croissants filled with luscious pistachio whipped cream and finished with a drizzle of pistachio glaze and a shower of chopped roasted pistachios. These indulgent bakery-style pastries are elegant, nutty, and perfect for a brunch centerpiece or luxurious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Croissants:
- 4 fresh buttery croissants (store-bought or homemade)
Pistachio Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/3 cup pistachio butter (plus more for drizzle)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted pistachios
Pistachio Glaze (optional):
- 2 tbsp pistachio butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1–2 tsp warm water, to thin
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Prepare Pistachio Cream: Gently fold in 1/3 cup pistachio butter until smooth and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill Croissants: Slice each croissant lengthwise, leaving a hinge if preferred. Pipe or spoon generous amounts of pistachio cream into each croissant.
- Make Pistachio Glaze: For the glaze, whisk pistachio butter, maple syrup, and water until smooth and drizzle-able.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the stuffed croissants. Sprinkle chopped pistachios generously on top and serve immediately, or chill briefly to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg