Strawberry & Cream Croissant Delight

Here’s a dreamy, bakery-style treat that’s as easy as it is elegant: Strawberries & Cream Croissant Delight 🥐🍓✨. Flaky croissants are filled (or layered) with sweet vanilla cream and juicy strawberries — perfect for brunch, dessert, or an indulgent snack.

🍓 Strawberry & Cream Croissant Delight

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

❄️ Chill Time: Optional (for firmer cream)

🍽️ Serves: 4–6

📝 Ingredients

For the Base:

4–6 croissants (store-bought or homemade), halved
1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

For the Cream Filling:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar (more to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Make the Cream

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

Chill for 15–20 minutes for a firmer texture (optional).

🔹 2. Prepare the Croissants

Slice each croissant in half horizontally (like a sandwich).
Toast lightly if desired for extra flakiness.

🔹 3. Assemble

Spread or pipe a generous amount of vanilla cream onto the bottom half of each croissant.
Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
Top with the croissant lid.
Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.

🔹 4. Serve

Best served fresh, but you can refrigerate for 1–2 hours if making ahead.
Pair with coffee or a mimosa for an elegant brunch moment.

🍫 Optional Variations

Add Nutella or lemon curd for an extra layer of flavor.
Use raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
Make it mini: use mini croissants for party-friendly bites.

Would you like a make-ahead party tray version, or a no-cream cheese variation (just whipped cream)?