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Puff Pastry Croissants

Flaky and buttery puff pastry croissants that are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed if frozen
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted for brushing
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

Prepare Puff Pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
Cut and Shape Croissants
  1. Cut the puff pastry into triangles (about 4 inches wide at the base).
  2. Starting from the base of each triangle, roll the pastry up towards the tip to form a croissant shape.
Prepare for Baking
  1. Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the tops of the croissants with melted butter.
Bake
  1. In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with water to create an egg wash.
  2. Brush the egg wash over the croissants.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  2. Enjoy your freshly baked puff pastry croissants!

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some sugar on top before baking or fill the croissants with chocolate or almond paste before rolling.

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