Pistachio Croissants
Make your own Pistachio Croissants at home in just a few easy steps! Buttery croissants are stuffed with a creamy pistachio cream filling and topped with a simple syrup and chopped pistachios for crunch. The easiest Pistachio Croissant recipe made in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
Pistachio Croissants:
- 6 Croissants
- 1 1/4 cups Shelled Pistachios
- 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract (may add up to 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping:
- 1/4 cup Pistachios (chopped)
- Powdered Sugar
Optional:
- Milk or Semi-Sweet Chocolate * (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven to 350 degrees. Make a simple syrup by placing the water and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 90 seconds or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Be careful when removing from the microwave, as it will be hot.
- Prepare the Pistachio Filling: This needs to be done in a food processor or an appliance that can blend the pistachios. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until they form a paste. In a bowl, combine pistachio paste, softened butter, granulated sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Slice the Croissants: Cut each croissant in half horizontally. This will create a pocket for the pistachio filling. Lightly brush the inside of the croissant with simple syrup.
- Fill the Croissants: Generously spread the pistachio filling on the bottom half of each croissant. Reserve a small amount of the pistachio filling for the top of the croissants. Place the top half back on, creating a sandwich.
- Spread a small amount of the remaining pistachio filling on the top of each croissant. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top of each croissant, pressing them gently into the pistachio filling.
- Bake: Place the filled croissants on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar: Allow the pistachio croissants to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
How to make pistachio chocolate croissants (Dubai chocolate pistachio croissants):
If you would like to dip in chocolate, melt 1 cup of chocolate with 1-2 teaspoons of oil and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 30-second increments until melted. Dip half of the baked croissants into chocolate and let set-up for 20 minutes.
