Description
Baklawa Croissants merge Middle Eastern sweetness with French pastry craftsmanship, creating an irresistible fusion dessert. Delicate layers of buttery croissant dough intertwine with rich honey, pistachios, and warm spices, promising a delectable journey through culinary traditions you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) pistachio flour
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 0.75 cups (180 ml) granulated white sugar
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for perfect baking.
- Carefully slice each croissant horizontally, creating a butterfly-like opening without separating the halves completely.
- Drench both interior surfaces with simple syrup, using a pastry brush or quick dipping method to ensure thorough saturation.
- Spread a generous layer of pistachio filling across the inner surfaces of each croissant, creating an even, rich coating.
- Gently close the croissants, pressing lightly to seal the filling inside.
- Adorn the top of each croissant with an additional layer of pistachio filling, creating an elegant decorative pattern.
- Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the filled croissants, ensuring even distribution for maximum crunch and visual appeal.
- Arrange the prepared croissants on a clean baking sheet, leaving slight space between each pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, watching carefully until the edges turn golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the croissants to cool for approximately 15 minutes, letting the filling set.
- Delicately dust the cooled pastries with powdered sugar, creating a light, elegant finish.
- Serve and enjoy these decadent baklawa-inspired croissants while still slightly warm.
Notes
- Mastering this fusion dessert requires patience and precision in layering sweet syrup and nutty filling.
- Croissants transform from flaky pastry to decadent Middle Eastern-inspired treat with simple technique.
- Precise soaking ensures every bite delivers intense sweetness without making pastry soggy.
- Chopped pistachios provide delightful crunch and authentic Middle Eastern flavor profile.
- Quick cooling period allows syrup to settle, creating perfect texture balance between crispy exterior and soft interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg