Stuffed Croissant Dessert
Store-bought or homemade croissants are filled with a rich, creamy filling and finished with toppings like powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or fresh fruit. Assembly takes under 15 minutes, and the filling can be swapped to suit any flavor preference.
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Croissant Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter chilled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk warm
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
For the Filling:
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup raspberry preserves or fresh raspberry puree
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Croissant Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, then add to dry ingredients. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Butter Incorporation: Roll dough into a rectangle. Scatter diced cold butter over two-thirds of dough. Fold in thirds, like a letter. Roll and fold three more times, refrigerating 30 minutes between each fold.
- Filling: Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Gently fold in raspberry preserves.
- Assemble: Roll dough into 12-inch square. Cut into 4 equal squares. Place filling in center, fold corners to center, securing with egg wash (egg beaten with water).
- Bake: Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- For a less sweet option, you can substitute raspberry preserves with fresh fruit slices like peaches or strawberries.
- A touch of lemon zest in the filling can add brightness and complexity.
Nutrition
Calories: 944kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 12gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1930IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg
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