Description
Delicate Parisian-inspired almond ricotta croissants dance with creamy richness and nutty elegance. Rich layers of buttery pastry embrace smooth ricotta and delicate almond notes, promising a luxurious breakfast experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Base:
- 2 croissants
Filling:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) almond ricotta cream
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F, preparing a crisp and golden transformation for the delicate pastries.
- Carefully slice each croissant horizontally, creating a perfect canvas for the rich filling.
- Lavishly spread the creamy almond ricotta mixture across the bottom half of each croissant, ensuring an even and luxurious coating.
- Gently return the top halves of the croissants, creating a harmonious sandwich-like structure.
- Delicately shower the surface with finely crushed pistachios, adding a nutty crunch and visual appeal.
- Transfer the prepared croissants to a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and crispy edges.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a moment to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to settle.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the almond ricotta to remain soft and the pastry to maintain its delicate crispness.
Notes
- Ensure croissants are fresh and slightly stale for better absorption of almond ricotta cream, creating a richer texture.
- Swap dairy ricotta with cashew or tofu ricotta for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the creamy consistency.
- Toast pistachios lightly before crushing to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the croissants.
- Customize the recipe by adding a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra sweetness and warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg