Description
Middle Eastern pastry magic meets French technique in these irresistible baklawa croissants. Flaky layers of buttery pastry intertwine with fragrant pistachios and sweet honey syrup, creating a delectable fusion dessert that will transport you to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups pistachio flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal croissant preparation.
- Carefully split each croissant horizontally, creating a gentle butterfly-like opening that exposes the inner layers.
- Generously saturate both interior surfaces with fragrant sugar syrup, ensuring complete moisture penetration through the delicate pastry layers.
- Spread a luxurious layer of ground pistachio filling across the entire interior surface of each croissant, creating a rich and even distribution.
- Gently close the croissants, pressing lightly to seal the filling within the flaky pastry.
- Pipe an elegant decorative line of pistachio filling along the top surface of each croissant, creating visual appeal and additional flavor intensity.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of finely chopped pistachios over the decorated croissants, adding textural contrast and nutty complexity.
- Transfer the prepared croissants to the preheated baking sheet, positioning them with sufficient space between each pastry.
- Bake until the edges turn golden brown and the exterior becomes delightfully crisp, monitoring closely to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the croissants to cool for several minutes, enabling the filling to set and the pastry to stabilize.
- Finish by dusting the croissants with a delicate veil of powdered sugar, creating a beautiful sweet presentation before serving.
Notes
- Elevate classic croissants with a Middle Eastern twist by transforming them into a decadent dessert experience.
- Generously soak croissants in sweet syrup to ensure maximum moisture and flavor absorption.
- Create a rich pistachio filling that will be spread both inside and on top of the croissants for intense nuttiness.
- Bake until edges are perfectly crispy, creating a delightful textural contrast between soft interior and crunchy exterior.
- Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant and visually appealing presentation.
- Best served slightly warm to enhance the buttery croissant and nutty pistachio flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg