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Walnut Croissants

Flaky, buttery croissants filled with a sweet walnut mixture and topped with crunchy walnuts and a dusting of sugar. A delightful treat for breakfast or brunch.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
7g
Walnut Croissants
indulgentFrenchvegetarianwalnutflakycrunchybrunchholiday

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a food processor, pulse 1 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup brown sugar until finely ground, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Roll out 1 sheet puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the walnut mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.

  4. Step 4

    Cut the pastry into 4 triangles. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, then curve into a crescent shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Step 5

    Beat 1 egg with 1 tbsp water. Brush the egg wash over each croissant. Sprinkle with extra chopped walnuts if desired.

  6. Step 6

    Bake until golden brown and puffed, 18-20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then dust with 1 tbsp powdered sugar.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • food processor
  • rolling pin
  • pastry brush

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