Easy Vanilla Croissants with Custard Filling
Soft and buttery homemade croissants filled with creamy vanilla custard, offering a comforting and elegant pastry perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 croissants
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk and butter, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat until thickened. Temper egg yolks, return to heat, cook until creamy, then stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely.
- Roll dough into a rectangle and cut into triangles.
- Place custard at the base of each triangle and roll into croissant shapes.
- Place on a lined tray, cover, and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush croissants with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking.
- Custard must be fully cooled before use.
- Add citrus zest or chocolate for variation.
- Best enjoyed warm.
- Reheat in oven to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
