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Delightful Boston Cream Pie Croissants

Delightful Boston Cream Pie Croissants for Sweet Indulgence

Delightful Boston Cream Pie Croissants combine buttery croissant dough with creamy filling and rich chocolate, perfect for sweet indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 croissants
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissant Base
  • 1 package Pre-made Croissant Dough
For the Cream Filling
  • 3.4 oz Vanilla Pudding Mix Instant mix is preferred
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Reduce for less sweetness
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder Dark cocoa recommended
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a good alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll your pre-made croissant dough and cut it into triangles.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thickened.
  4. Fold in the powdered sugar to create the pastry cream.
  5. Fill each triangle with a tablespoon of pastry cream and roll towards the tip.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan, then whisk in cocoa powder to make ganache.
  8. Dip the tops of the croissants in the ganache and let them set on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, fill generously and avoid overbaking.

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