Boston Cream Pie Croissants
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Boston Cream Pie Croissants—flaky pastries that are filled with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. These treats are perfect for brunch, dessert, or any festive gathering, offering a unique twist on the classic Boston cream pie. With their impressive presentation and customizable toppings, they’re sure to be a hit at your next event!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pre-made croissant dough (8 croissants)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll croissant dough and cut into triangles.
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of pastry cream at the wider end of each dough triangle and roll tightly from base to tip, placing seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, heat heavy cream until boiling in a saucepan. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Once croissants have cooled slightly, dip tops into chocolate ganache to coat evenly and let set on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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