Description
Indulge in these delightful Pistachio Croissant Muffins, a perfect fusion of flaky puff pastry, creamy pistachio filling, and crunchy pistachio toppings. These French-inspired treats are ideal for breakfast or dessert, offering a balance of sweetness and nuttiness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Pistachio Filling:
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream or pistachio paste
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin or line with parchment.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the thawed puff pastry, cut into 6 rectangles.
- Mix Filling: Combine pistachio cream, milk, and vanilla.
- Fill and Roll: Spread pistachio filling on pastry, roll into logs.
- Shape and Bake: Coil logs, place in muffin cups, brush with egg, sprinkle sugar and pistachios, bake 20–25 min.
- Finish: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store-bought or homemade pistachio cream can be used.
- For extra flakiness, chill muffins in tin for 10 minutes before baking.
- Best enjoyed the same day; lightly reheat if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
