Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Croissants You Can Make Fast

Boston Cream Pie Croissants are flaky, buttery treats filled with creamy vanilla and topped with chocolate ganache, perfect for impressing at brunch or family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 croissants

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: French

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Croissants

1 package Pre-made Croissant Dough opt for butter-based dough for best flavor
1 cup Whole Milk can use almond milk for dairy-free option

For the Pastry Cream

3.4 oz Vanilla Pudding Mix instant mix for creamy filling
1 cup Powdered Sugar reduce if less sweetness is desired

For the Chocolate Ganache

1/2 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream for dairy-free substitute
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder dark cocoa enhances richness

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Baking sheet
Saucepan
wire rack

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll your pre-made croissant dough, cut it into triangles.
In a bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thick and smooth; fold in powdered sugar.
Place a tablespoon of pastry cream on the wide end of each triangle, roll towards the tip, and tuck sides.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Heat heavy cream, whisk in cocoa powder for ganache, dip cooled croissant tops in ganache.
Let excess ganache drip off and set on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose high-quality, buttery croissant dough for best results. Don't skimp on the pastry cream for optimal moisture and flavor quality.

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