Description
Indulge in the delightful Fancy Pistachio Croissant Recipe, where the buttery flakiness of croissants meets a rich, creamy pistachio filling. These pastries are perfect for brunches, special occasions, or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. With their vibrant green icing and crunchy pistachio topping, they not only taste incredible but also stand out on any dessert table. This recipe is straightforward enough for bakers of all levels and allows for customization based on your preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp pistachio paste
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 3–4 tbsp milk + more if needed
- A few drops of green food color
Instructions
- 1. Blanch pistachios in boiling water for 2 minutes, then remove brown skin and blend into a paste.
- 2. In a saucepan, heat milk and vanilla until boiling. Mix egg, sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- 3. Gradually add hot milk to the egg mixture while stirring to avoid curdling.
- 4. Return mixture to saucepan and cook on low until thickened into custard.
- 5. Blend in butter and pistachio paste until smooth; refrigerate until chilled.
- 6. Mix powdered sugar with milk and food color for icing.
- 7. Fill croissants with chilled cream using a piping bag and drizzle with icing before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg