Description
Treat yourself with these indulgent Boston cream pie croissants for your sweet tooth! Try this delicious dessert recipe today!
Ingredients
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- 1 package croissant dough (store-bought)
- 2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 0.25 cups cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the custard filling by whisking together whole milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in vanilla extract and butter; let it cool.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the croissant dough and cut triangles if desired. Spoon cooled custard onto the wide end and roll tightly.
- Bake on the prepared sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip baked croissants in ganache and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for flakier croissants. Allow both custard and ganache to cool before assembly to prevent sogginess. Top with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.