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Puff Pastry Croissants Recipe

Easy puff pastry croissants with bakery-style flakiness in just 30 minutes. A simple shortcut recipe for golden, buttery croissants that taste homemade without the fuss.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking sheets
  • Pastry brush
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed (17.3 oz package)
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoon whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Optional Fillings

  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup almond paste
  • 2 tablespoon apricot jam
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet slightly and cut into 4 equal triangles per sheet.
  • From the wide end, roll each triangle toward the tip to form a croissant shape. Tuck the tip under. Add fillings if desired before rolling.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk egg and milk. Brush croissants with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar or sliced almonds. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissant | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg