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Apple Cheesecake Croissants

These apple cheesecake croissants are buttery, flaky, creamy, and packed with cozy fall flavor in every bite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cheesecake croissants, apple croissants, cheesecake croissants, stuffed croissants
Servings: 6 Croissants
Calories: 762kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 croissants, (bought from Sam's Club)

Cheesecake Filling

Apple Filling

Carmel Glaze

Crumble

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°.

Apple Filling

  • In a medium sauce pan add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cornstarch and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring apples to a boil, and reduce heat to medium low, stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened and most of the liquid has reduced down.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on low for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat on low until the sugar is incorporated.

Crumble

  • In a small bowl mix flour and brown sugar together. Cut in cold butter with the backs of forks or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse grained sand.
  • Next mix in your pecans and set aside.

Prepare the Croissants

  • Cut a slit down the center of the croissant until you get to the folded end, making sure not to go through the bottom side.
  • Cut a slit horizontally, again making sure not to go through the bottom.
  • Gently peel back the top, leaving the sides intact so you have a star shaped pocket in the center.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of cheesecake mixture to the pocket of the croissant.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of apple filling over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Carefully pull the star edges back towards the center of the croissant.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients

Caramel Glaze

  • In a small bowl melt the butter.
  • Add the brown sugar, and honey, and mix until the butter is fully incorporated.
  • Brush the bottoms of each croissant and place onto a foil lined cookie sheet, or into a pancake sheet pan.
  • Brush the tops and the sides of the croissants with remaining caramel glaze.
  • Sprinkle the tops with crumble.
  • Bake at 375 for 16-18 minutes or until browned and hardened.
  • Remove from the pan immediately and cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Tips
  • Use tart green apples for the best flavor balance.
  • Let the apple filling cool before adding to croissants.
  • Don’t overfill the croissants, or they may split while baking.
  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
  • Cut your butter into small cubes and keep it chilled until ready to make the crumble.
  • Be careful not to cut all the way through your croissants.
  • Use large croissants. They work best for accommodating all that yummy filling.
 
Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg