Description
Indulge your senses with Boston Cream Pie Croissants, a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and creamy vanilla custard, all topped with a luscious chocolate glaze. These gourmet treats are surprisingly easy to make, making them a perfect choice for brunch gatherings or sweet snacks at home. With pre-made croissant dough and a simple filling, you can impress friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. Each bite offers a heavenly blend of rich flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth, making these croissants a standout dessert for any occasion.
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the croissant dough and cut it into triangles as per package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, around 2 minutes. Fold in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of the pastry cream at the wide end of each triangle, then roll tightly from base to tip, ensuring seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or 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 your croissants in the chocolate glaze and let set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg