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Croissants with Pistachio Cream

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These croissants with pistachio cream are a quick and elegant treat made with ready-made croissants and a rich, nutty pistachio filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they come together in just 10 minutes and look as good as they taste.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 croissants
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Assembling
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 large butter croissants, already baked
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Warm croissants in the oven for about 5 minutes until lightly heated through.
  3. Meanwhile, microwave the pistachio cream in a bowl for about 1 minute, stirring until smooth and slightly loosened.
  4. Roughly chop the pistachios and set aside.
  5. Remove croissants from the oven and slice them in half lengthwise.
  6. Spread a generous layer of pistachio cream on the bottom half of each croissant and close gently or leave slightly open.
  7. Place croissants on a serving platter, drizzle with more pistachio cream, and sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add powdered sugar on top for a dessert-style finish.
  • Include fresh berries like strawberries or raspberries.
  • Mix honey into the pistachio cream for extra sweetness.
  • Use mini croissants for bite-sized versions.
  • Add orange zest to the cream for a citrus note.

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