Filled Croissant Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, the frothy yeast mixture, and the beaten egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling
In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Croissant Assembly
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Cut and Fill
Cut the dough into triangles (about 4-5 inches wide at the base). Place a tablespoon of filling at the base of each triangle and roll it up towards the tip.
- 8
Shape Croissants
Curve the ends of each rolled croissant inward to form a crescent shape and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- 9
Second Rise
Cover the croissants with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 11
Egg Wash and Sprinkle
Brush the tops of the croissants with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.


