Cookin with Jenni
Strawberry Cheesecake Croissants
Strawberry cheesecake croissants.
Ingredients
- 4 store-bought croissants
- 150 g cream cheese (or mascarpone for extra richness)
- 80 g powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 150 g fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
- 1
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese (or mascarpone) with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 3
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- 4
Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through, leaving a hinge. Optionally, lightly toast the croissants for extra crispiness.
- 5
Pipe or spoon the cream mixture into each croissant. Layer sliced strawberries on top of the cream.
- 6
Close the croissant gently and dust with powdered sugar.
- 7
Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.