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Fluffy Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Croissants

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These croissants feature a flaky, buttery dough stuffed with a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar for dough
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for strawberries
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk (110°F/43°C), ¼ cup sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit 5-7 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and egg, mix until dough forms. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Shape dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled.
  4. Prepare butter block by pounding cold butter cubes between parchment into a 7×7 inch square. Keep chilled.
  5. Roll dough into 10×20 inch rectangle. Place butter block in center, fold dough over butter. Roll to 10×24 inch rectangle and fold into thirds. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
  6. Repeat rolling and folding two more times for a total of three folds, chilling 30 minutes between each.
  7. Roll dough to 10×30 inch rectangle. Cut into 10-12 triangles. Spoon 1 tbsp strawberry cream cheese filling near base of each triangle and roll into crescent shapes.
  8. Place croissants on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise 45-60 minutes until puffed.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush croissants with egg wash and bake 18-22 minutes until golden and puffed.
  10. Cool on a rack slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold but pliable for lamination to ensure flaky layers. Cook strawberry compote to reduce moisture and prevent soggy filling. Chill dough between folds. Use middle oven rack for even baking. Tent with foil if browning too fast. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and plant-based cream cheese.

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