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
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup walnuts
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a food processor, pulse 1 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup brown sugar until finely ground, about 30 seconds.
- 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
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
Beat 1 egg with 1 tbsp water. Brush the egg wash over each croissant. Sprinkle with extra chopped walnuts if desired.
- 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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