Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Boston Cream Pie Croissants, a unique twist on a beloved classic. These flaky pastries are filled with a velvety vanilla pudding and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, making them perfect for brunch, dessert, or any festive gathering. With their impressive presentation and decadent flavors, these croissants are sure to be the star of your table. Easy to prepare using pre-made dough, they offer a fun way to engage with family and friends in the kitchen while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pre-made croissant dough (8 croissants)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla pudding mix (instant)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the croissant dough and cut it into triangles as directed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of pastry cream at the base of each triangle and roll tightly from base to tip.
- Arrange seam-side down on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until boiling, then stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, dip the tops of the croissants into the chocolate ganache and let set on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg