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Quick Raspberry Cream Croissants: A Simple Bakery-Style Treat

A delightful pastry that combines buttery flakiness of croissant dough with sweet-tart fresh raspberries and rich cream filling, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 croissants servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, gently toss fresh raspberries with granulated sugar and cornstarch. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 rectangles, creating 12 pieces total.
  4. Place 2 tablespoons of cream mixture on one half of each pastry rectangle, add 4-5 raspberries on top, fold the pastry over the filling and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
  5. Transfer sealed croissants to parchment-lined baking sheets, brush tops with beaten egg, cut 2-3 small slits on top for steam vents, and bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent leakage. Ensure edges are sealed properly. Use an oven thermometer for accurate temperature.