Description
Experience the delightful combination of flaky, buttery croissants filled with sweet, juicy strawberries in this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
1 package of frozen croissant dough (or homemade)
1 cup fresh strawberries
hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup cream cheese
softened (optional)
1 egg
beaten (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar
for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice; let it sit for 10 minutes.
- If using cream cheese, spread a thin layer on each croissant before adding the strawberries.
- Roll out the croissant dough and place spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture on each piece, then roll up the dough.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These croissants are best served warm and can be made with store-bought or homemade dough. Adjust the sweetness of the filling according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Croissant, dessert, American cuisine, baking, easy recipes