Croissants with custard >>> recipe with step-by-step photos

Custard is a delicate filling with a moderately sweet taste and a pleasantly creamy aroma. It's the perfect complement to puff pastry croissants. Paired with the airy, crisp pastry, custard creates a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Croissants can be baked with the filling or filled separately. I'll tell you how to bake homemade croissants and fill them with custard in this article. The results are delicious and mouth-watering.

Nutritional value per serving

398 kcal

Proteins: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.1 g
Carbohydrates: 45.3 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 35 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 8

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Croissants with custard

Ingredients

Servings

Puff pastry

1 pcs
Milk

120 ml
Egg C1

2 pcs
Sugar

2 tbsp
Flour

1 tbsp
Vanillin

10 G

Preparation

Step 1

Separate the yolk from the white. Place one yolk in a bowl and add the sugar and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. For a smoother, more even cream, I recommend using granulated sugar.

Step 2

Add sifted wheat flour to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

Pour in the milk.

Step 4

Place the mixture on the stove. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Step 5

Remove the pan from the heat. Let the custard cool.

Step 6

Transfer the defrosted dough to a floured work surface. Cut the sheet in half. Roll out one half.

Step 7

We cut the dough in half again. We divide each half diagonally into two triangles.

Step 8

Place the cooled custard on the wide edge. Roll up the croissants, starting from the edge with the filling. Tuck the ends slightly under the sides.

Step 9

Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the croissants with egg yolk.

Step 10

Bake the croissants in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Step 11

The croissants are ready! Serve these delicious baked goods.

How to fill croissants with cream?

How to fill croissants with cream? True French eat these pastries plain, using jams, fondants, and creams as accompaniments.

But the modern variety of croissants in the world is so great that every housewife chooses the most optimal way to fill the pastry for herself.

We add the filling at the stage of creating the blanks, baking them already with the filling.
Cut the empty croissant in half, then spread with cream.
Using a pastry bag or syringe, make a hole in the bottom of the product and fill it with cream.
We make a small cut at the bottom of the croissant and fill it with cream using a teaspoon.
Use a knife to make a hole at the top, place the cream in it, and decorate the hole with berries or additional cream.

Sometimes the filling leaks out of a croissant. This happens for two reasons. First, the cream becomes liquid when exposed to high temperatures. Second, it may have been prepared incorrectly and be too watery.

To prevent the cream from unexpectedly disappearing from the baked goods, secure the edges of the croissant when shaping it. To do this, gently pinch the loose ends of the croissant and twist them slightly. Alternatively, add a little semolina or flour to the cream.

What to pair with custard croissants

Croissants with custard are a complete meal in themselves. Moderately sweet, aromatic, and delicious, these pastries will satisfy even those with little sweet tooth. But sometimes, the soul and stomach crave something refreshing to complement dessert. Especially in hot weather.

The first thing that comes to mind are various refreshing drinks. For example, tea and coffee can be replaced with freshly squeezed juice, fruit drink, lemonade, or milkshakes. You probably have some compote at home, prepared for the winter, which is especially popular in the summer. The main thing is to choose unsweetened options, and even ones with a slight tartness.

Fruit and berries are also a great complement to a croissant with custard filling. It adds a very fresh flavor. Or, for example, cold desserts like ice cream or sorbet. They balance the flavor and look very elegant when presented. By the way, you can find more ice cream and sorbet recipes on our website.

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