Strawberry Cream Croissant (Printable version)
Buttery croissants filled with vanilla cream and fresh strawberries for an elegant breakfast or dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Croissants
01 - 6 large all-butter croissants (store-bought or homemade)
→ Strawberry Cream Filling
02 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ Finishing
07 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Slice each croissant horizontally, leaving a small hinge at the back so they open like a book without separating completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer or whisk.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until fully incorporated, then fold in the diced strawberries.
05 - Spoon or pipe the strawberry cream filling evenly into each sliced croissant, ensuring generous distribution.
06 - Top each filled croissant with fresh sliced strawberries and dust generously with powdered sugar.
07 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for optimal texture.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The contrast between shatteringly flaky pastry and silky cream is absolutely addictive
- These come together in under an hour but taste like something from a French bakery
- Perfect for impressing brunch guests without spending all morning in the kitchen
02 -
- Croissants will become soggy if assembled more than 2 hours before serving
- Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumpy filling
- Patting strawberries dry keeps the cream from becoming watery
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl for 10 minutes before whipping the cream
- Buy croissants from a local bakery if possible, they are usually superior to grocery store versions