Description
Indulgent Boston Cream Pie Croissants blend classic French pastry with beloved American dessert flavors. Crisp, buttery croissants filled with silky vanilla custard and crowned with rich chocolate glaze promise pure culinary delight you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Base:
- 4 large croissants
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Pastry Cream Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare pastry cream by whisking milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer pastry cream to a bowl, cover surface directly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours until completely chilled.
- Slice croissants horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer, without cutting completely through.
- Gently spread chilled pastry cream evenly inside each croissant, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy.
- Allow chocolate glaze to cool slightly for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a pourable but not hot consistency.
- Drizzle or spread chocolate glaze generously over the top of each filled croissant, allowing some to cascade down the sides.
- Refrigerate croissants for 15-20 minutes to set the chocolate and allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh croissants from a local bakery for the best texture and flavor.
- Whisk pastry cream constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Use a piping bag for precise and even pastry cream distribution inside the croissants.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute croissants with gluten-free pastry or almond flour-based alternatives.
- Cool pastry cream completely to avoid melting and maintain structural integrity of the croissants.
- Temper chocolate carefully to achieve a glossy, professional-looking glaze without burning.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate variations for different flavor profiles.
- Store prepared croissants in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg