Berries and Cream Filled Croissants
Delightful croissants filled with a rich cream and mixed berries, perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, sliced open
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your filling. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon zest until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Next, take your sliced croissants and spread a generous layer of the cream mixture inside each one.
- Now, it’s time to add the stars of the dessert! Carefully fill each croissant with a mixture of the fresh mixed berries.
- Gently press the croissants together to help hold the filling in place.
- Finally, dust the tops of the filled croissants with extra powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or spices like cinnamon to the cream filling. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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