Description
A delightful recipe for making Pistachio Filled Croissants that are flaky and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast together.
- Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the warmed milk, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Shape it into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then roll it out again into a rectangle.
- Repeat this folding and rolling process two more times to create layers.
- Wrap the dough and chill for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle again, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into triangles.
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped pistachios, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Place a teaspoon of the pistachio mixture at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up tightly, starting from the wide end.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the croissants cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of cardamom to the pistachio filling.
- You can also substitute almond flour for half of the all-purpose flour for a nuttier taste.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pistachio Filled Croissants, Croissant Recipe, Pastry Recipe