Strawberries & Cream Croissants

 Strawberries & Cream Croissants

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Chef’s Tips

• Use a good croissant. A fresh bakery croissant makes all the difference.
• Don’t overwhip the cream. Stop once stiff peaks form so it stays light and fluffy

Strawberries & Cream Croissants

Wife with the Knife

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Light, creamy and just sweet enough, strawberries & cream croissants are a quick little treat made with a buttery croissant, fluffy vanilla Chantilly cream, and fresh strawberries. Ready in minutes, they taste like something you’d grab at a cozy café.

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 8 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine French Inspired

Servings 2

Equipment

• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Piping bag (optional)

Ingredients

  

• 2 croissants store-bought or homemade
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 1 tbs icing sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 4-6 strawberries sliced
• Icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

 

• Using a serrated knife, slice the croissant in half and set aside.
• Rinse the strawberries and pat them dry. Remove the tops and slice into thin pieces.
• In a medium bowl, combine the whipping cream and vanilla extract. Sift in the icing sugar.
• Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until slightly thickened. Increase to high speed and beat 1–2 minutes more, until stiff peaks form.
• Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag (if using).
• Place the bottom half of the croissant on a plate. Pipe the Chantilly cream generously over the croissant.
• Layer the sliced strawberries on top, slightly overlapping them.
• Place the top half of the croissant over the strawberries.
• Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve immediately.
• Enjoy

Notes

• This recipe is easily doubled!
• No piping bag? Simply spoon the whipped cream onto the croissant.
• Extra indulgent: Add a drizzle of chocolate or honey.
• Sweetness: Add a little extra icing sugar if you prefer a sweeter cream.

 

 

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