Description
The Strawberry Croissant Sandwich is a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast treat combining flaky, buttery croissants with fresh, juicy strawberries and creamy cheese. This fresh and flavorful sandwich is perfect for a quick morning meal or a leisurely brunch, offering a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that brighten your day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries – about 1 cup, sliced
- Buttery Croissants – 2, bakery-fresh or high-quality store-bought
- Cream Cheese – 2 to 3 tablespoons, softened
Optional Add-ons and Garnishes
- Honey or Maple Syrup – 1 to 2 teaspoons for drizzling
- Fresh Mint Leaves – a few for garnish
- Nut Butter (Almond or Peanut) – alternative to cream cheese
- Whipped Cream – lightly sweetened, optional
- Extra Fruits (Bananas, Blueberries, Kiwi) – as desired for fruit mix
- Melted Dark or White Chocolate – for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and slice fresh strawberries evenly to ensure balanced fruit flavor in every bite. Soften cream cheese slightly for easier spreading.
- Slice the Croissant: Carefully cut each croissant horizontally into top and bottom halves, preserving the flaky layers.
- Spread Cream Cheese: Generously spread the softened cream cheese over the bottom half of the croissant, creating a smooth, creamy base.
- Layer Strawberries: Arrange sliced strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer, covering the surface completely.
- Add Sweetness and Assemble: Optionally drizzle honey or maple syrup over the strawberries. Place the top half of the croissant over the filling to complete the sandwich.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for better toasting and less sogginess.
- Pat dry strawberries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Try mascarpone or ricotta as alternative cheeses to cream cheese.
- Lightly toast croissant halves before assembly for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately to keep croissants flaky and fruit fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Strawberry croissant, breakfast sandwich, flaky croissant, fresh strawberries, cream cheese sandwich, easy breakfast, fruit sandwich
