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Strawberry Croissant with Cream
A couple of years ago, my husband and I stayed in downtown New Orleans for the weekend. We indulged in a Sunday Jazz Brunch, a match made in heaven for me. Breakfast + lunch… well, you get the picture. I had a soft buttery croissant and a bowl of fresh berries and cream. This, along with a hot cafe au lait, is a combination made in heaven.
Back home, I craved, sorry, I NEEDED these Strawberry Filled Croissants in my life, and now you’ll need them as much after you try this recipe. They are simple, elegant, delicious, and super easy to make. The perfect treat to wow your family and guests!
I mean, soft buttery layers sandwiching fresh berries and freshly made whipped cream? OH.MY. And, if that isn’t heavenly enough, a light chocolate drizzle and powdered sugar dust will blow everyone’s taste buds away.
What You Need
You’ll crave trying every single ingredient while making this recipe. Yep, these Strawberry Filled Croissants are made of goodness. You’ll find the measurements in the printable recipe card, but first, let’s start drooling by checking what you need:
- Croissants: the base of this recipe.
- Strawberries: we will add them washed and sliced.
- Heavy cream: strawberries and heavy cream are meant to be together!
- Vanilla: who doesn’t love this flavor?
- Powdered sugar: to make the cream sweet and extra for dusting.
- Chocolate chips: optional to make a delicious chocolate drizzle.
- Coconut oil: you’ll need it only if you’re making the drizzle.
How to Make Strawberry Cream Stuffed Croissants
One bite of these Strawberry Filled Croissants is like biting into a soft, flaky, sweet cloud. You’ll have to make them yourself to find out… and of course, come back and let everyone know how amazing they were! Here’s how easily this incredible treat comes together:
- Make the whipped cream
Firts, you’ll whip the heavy cream to be solid enough to be sandwiched in the croissant. Vanilla and powdered sugar will add flavor and sweetness. - Make the chocolate drizzle
If you’re adding a chocolate drizzle, here is when you make it using a double boiler or the microwave. If using the microwave, do this step immediately before drizzling over the assembled croissants. - Assemble the croissants
Like a sandwich, you’ll add the filling: first strawberries, then whipped cream. You close the croissant, and boom! It’s almost ready to enjoy! - Make it even tastier
In this last step, you’ll dust the strawberry filled croissant tops with powdered sugar and the optional chocolate drizzle. Voilá!
Can You Make Croissants with Whipped Cream Ahead?
While these croissants can’t be filled with strawberries and whipped cream ahead of time, you can have them ready to assemble by slicing the berries ahead of time, melting the chocolate, and drizzling it over the croissants.
No realistic chances of leftovers, but if that happens, whipped cream can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, although it will lose some of its texture.
What is your favorite decadent dessert?
Croissants Filled with Strawberries & Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 4 large croissants, sliced in half
- 1 lb strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar , extra for dusting
- ¼ cup chocolate chips, opcional
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
Instructions
Make the whipped cream:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large batter mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar for 5 minutes, until medium-stiff peaks form. You want the whipping cream to be solid enough to be sandwiched in the croissant. Use immediately or refrigerate while you assemble the rest.
Make the chocolate drizzle:
- In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Once melted, turn off the heat.
- In a microwave, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish in 15 to 20-second increments, stirring each time. If using the microwave, assemble the croissants completely and do this step immediately before drizzling.
Assemble the croissants:
- Top the bottom halves of the croissants with the fresh strawberries, creating a single later at the bottom. Spoon whipped cream over the strawberry later, and place the top half of the croissant on top.
- Dust the croissant tops with powdered sugar and with a spoon, drizzle with melted chocolate. Enjoy immediately.
Brandy says
Those look amazing! Now I wish I had one to try. hehe!