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Pistachio Croissant

Indulge in Flaky Pistachio Croissants with Creamy Filling

Delight in homemade Pistachio Croissants with a rich cream filling, perfect for brunch or a decadent breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it’s fresh for proper rising
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk for rich flavor
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter For flaky layers
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Ground Pistachios Freshly ground for best flavor
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and smooths filling
  • ½ cup Almond Flour Can replace with more ground pistachios if necessary
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for best mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
For Topping & Finishing
  • ⅓ cup Crushed Pistachios Optional but adds texture
  • 1 large Egg Wash Beaten egg for golden finish
  • 2 tablespoons Honey For optional glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pistachio Croissant
  1. Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast and sugar, allowing it to foam.
  2. Combine flour and salt in a bowl, then mix in the yeast mixture and knead briefly.
  3. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Pound cold butter into a rectangle and refrigerate.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough and sandwich the butter, folding and rolling3 times.
  6. Blend filling ingredients until smooth, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll dough to ¼ inch thick, cut into triangles, and fill with cream.
  8. Proof until nearly doubled, brush with egg, and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Optional: Glaze with honey after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These croissants are perfect for sharing or indulging on your own. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

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