Boston Cream Pie Croissants
Boston Cream Pie Croissants are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and rich dessert, elevating the classic Boston cream pie into an irresistible treat. Each croissant is filled with smooth vanilla custard and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, making them perfect for brunches or sweet indulgences. Easy to make and visually stunning, these pastries will impress your family and friends with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (1 filled croissant per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 store-bought croissants
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the custard: In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla until warm. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually mix warm milk into the egg mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Cool slightly.
- Fill croissants: Cut each croissant lengthwise without slicing all the way through. Fill generously with custard using a spoon or piping bag.
- Make ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl; let sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over filled croissants or dip tops into it. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond or hazelnut extract. Consider mixing fresh fruits or nuts into the custard for unique variations.