Description
Indulge in the ultimate pistachio filled croissants, a delightful French-Italian fusion pastry that combines flaky, buttery croissants with a rich, creamy pistachio filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these croissants are enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts, topped with chopped pistachios, and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Coating
- 4 large all-butter croissants (preferably day-old)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (made with equal parts sugar and water)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Pistachio Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Pistachio Cream Filling: In a food processor, finely grind the shelled pistachios. Add softened butter, powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, egg, and heavy cream. Blend all ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Set the filling aside.
- Prepare Croissants for Filling: Slice each croissant horizontally in half, keeping a hinge so they open like a book. Lightly brush the inside surfaces with simple syrup to retain moisture and add subtle sweetness.
- Fill and Assemble Croissants: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pistachio cream evenly inside each croissant. Close the croissants and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of pistachio cream on top of each croissant and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the croissants for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops turn golden and slightly crisp, signaling perfect doneness.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and allow the croissants to cool slightly. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful finish and extra sweetness.
Notes
- The pistachio filling can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These croissants are best served warm but are also delicious at room temperature.
- For an extra luxurious touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the croissants just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
