Easy Strawberry Croissant Recipe with Whipped Cream
Get ready for a flavor-packed adventure with this Easy Strawberry Croissant recipe! Imagine biting into buttery, flaky croissants filled with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and sweet strawberry jam; a simple, delicious, and perfect treat for any time of the year.
Servings: croissants
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 pastry bag optional
- 1 1A wilton tip optional
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 mini croissants store-bough or homemade
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/8 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, use an electric mixer with the whipping attachment to beat together the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract at high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag with a 1A Wilton tip and set it aside.1/2 cup (118.3 ml) heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon (0.3 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- Next, cut the fresh croissants in half (from the side), spread strawberry jam as the initial layer, pipe dollops of whipped cream over the jam, and place the tangy strawberries on top of the whipped cream.8 mini croissants, 1/3 cup (113.3 g) strawberry jam, 1 cup (144 g) fresh strawberries
- Finish off by dusting the croissant tops with powdered sugar and serve immediately.1/8 cup (15 g) powdered sugar
Notes
Expert tips
- Ensure that your mixing bowl, beaters, and whipping cream are well-chilled. This helps achieve stiffer peaks when whipping the cream.
- Whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat, or it might separate.
- If making your croissants, allow the fresh croissants to come to room temperature before slicing and piping.
- Choose ripe and fresh strawberries. This enhances the natural sweetness and ensures juicy strawberries, adding a burst of flavor to the croissants.
- To avoid sogginess, assemble the croissants just before serving for the best flavor and best results. This helps maintain the crispness of the pastry and the freshness of the whipped cream.
- If you need to store the whipped cream separately, keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Re-whip before use to restore its fluffy texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavored jams, and fresh fruits or add a hint of citrus zest to the whipped cream for a unique twist. Get creative and tailor the recipe to your taste preferences.
