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Raspberry Cream Cheese Croissants

Raspberry cream cheese croissants are stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling, homemade raspberry sauce, and topped with a sweet brown sugar honey glaze and crumb topping.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese croissants, croissants, raspberry cream cheese croissants, raspberry croissants
Servings: 6 Croissants
Calories: 715kcal

Ingredients

Raspberry Filling

Cream Cheese Mixture

Brown Sugar Honey Glaze

Crumb Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.

Raspberry Filling

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add raspberries, 1⁄2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
  • Cook raspberries for 7 minutes stirring occasionally and breaking down any large chunks.
  • Once all of the raspberries have bursted, and cooked down, continue cooking for 3 additional minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add egg, sugar, and vanilla, and beat for an additional minute until combined and the cream cheese filling is smooth.

Crumb Topping

  • Mix flour, sugar, and butter in a small bowl.
  • Cut the butter into the mixture until you have coarse crumbs.

Assemble the Croissant.

  • Cut an X into the center of each of the croissants (be careful to not slice all the way through).
  • Peel back the triangled top of the croissant, creating a pocket.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese batter into the center of the croissant.
  • Top with a spoonful of raspberry filling.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Prepare a cookie sheet lined with foil or a pancake sheet pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Brown Sugar Honey Glaze

  • In a small bowl, melt the butter.
  • Add the brown sugar and honey to the butter. Mix until butter is incorporated into the sugar.
  • Baste the bottom of each croissant with the brown sugar mixture, and set onto cookie sheet or press into the pancake tray.
  • Next baste the sides and the top of the croissants with the remaining brown sugar mixture.
  • Sprinkle about a teaspoon of crumble over the tops and bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove immediately from the cookie sheet and set on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tips
  • Bakery croissants from Costco or Sam’s Club work perfectly because they’re buttery, flaky, and sturdy enough to hold the filling.
  • Fully soften your cream cheese for the richest, creamiest texture.
  • Don't skip the glaze. The brown sugar honey glaze adds incredible flavor and helps create that gorgeous golden finish.
  • Cooling the raspberry filling keeps the croissants from becoming soggy.
  • This is one time when you don't want to line your baking sheet. The hot metal caramelizes the bottom of the croissants.
 
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: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 1396IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg