Quick and Easy Homemade Pistachio Croissants
Discover the joy of baking with these Quick and Easy Homemade Pistachio Croissants. Perfect for any occasion, these flaky pastries are filled with a rich pistachio frangipane that elevates your breakfast or dessert experience. Made using store-bought croissants, this recipe is designed for simplicity without sacrificing flavor. Whether enjoyed at a leisurely weekend brunch or as a cozy evening snack, these croissants will impress family and friends alike with their delightful nutty taste and buttery texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5-6 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5-6 stale croissants
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup finely ground roasted pistachios
- Simple syrup (1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small pot, combine sugar and water over low heat to create simple syrup; set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla before adding ground pistachios.
- Cut croissants in half lengthwise, brush simple syrup on the bottom halves, and spread pistachio filling on top.
- Reassemble croissants, brush tops with syrup, and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg