It’s croissant time! Learn how to make several different varieties of this buttery, flaky, delicious baked treat.
Croissant time! Baking can be so much fun and even therapeutic and we cannot wait to share with you some of our favorite croissant recipes that are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
We have included both sweet and savory croissant recipes – and with their deliciously crisp and golden puffed pastry, croissants are actually easier to make than you think.
Let’s start with Quick Homemade Croissants
These croissants are beautifully buttery – soft on the inside whilst perfectly crisp on the outside.
You can use this recipe as a base for other croissant recipes or just enjoy them as they are! After all, there’s nothing nicer than a freshly baked croissant served with a bit of salted butter and strawberry jam – delicious!
You can find a vegan version of these croissants here – they taste amazing.
Next up, we have these amazing Caramel Apple Croissants which are perfect for the fall and winter.
With this recipe you can either use store bought puff pastry to save time, or you can use the homemade croissant recipe above and then fill them.
In this recipe we have not specified which type of apple to use, so you can use your favorite! We recommend Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Braeburn as they all hold up while when baking, so they won’t go mushy. They are also the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tart, but not too overwhelming.
For an easy, festive treat that only uses 4 ingredients, these Chocolate Peppermint Croissants are a winner. Perfect for a treat on Christmas morning, you and your family will enjoy these while opening your gifts. You can even bake them the night before and warm them in the morning as well as make the chocolate peppermint drizzle.
Jazz up your bread pudding with this Barefoot Contessa Bread Pudding recipe – it features croissants for a delicious twist! This recipe is great for hosting as it serves 10 people, and only require 10 minutes of prep work – so you don’t have to stay stuck in the kitchen while everyone is having fun without you.
These Cosmic Brownie Croissants are fabulous for a kid’s party or weekend treat. Hidden beneath the crisp layer of pastry is an indulgent brownie which makes these croissants irresistible and unforgettable. As if that isn’t delicious enough, you top them off by including a chocolate drizzle with mini M&M’s!
Now, onto something savory!
Use up your Sunday roast beef leftovers with these scrumptious Roast Beef Croissant Sandwiches . As if roast beef isn’t delightful enough, it is paired with a creamy blue cheese aioli to make this croissant sandwich one to remember.
If you want to serve a showstopper of a dish for brunch, you have got to try this Avocado Prosciutto Brie Croissant Sandwich. The blood orange mango chutney served on these sandwiches is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet and the peppery rocket helps bring all of the flavors together. You won’t regret making this!