Lychee Croissant
The croissant is one of France's most famous pastries, which has been prepared in many variations over the years. The lychee croissant is a special, exotic-flavored version, in which the freshness and natural sweetness of lychee meets the silkiness of mascarpone and the mild aroma of vanilla. This combination is perfect for a light breakfast or an excellent choice as a dessert. If you like special, fruity pastries, you should definitely try this croissant!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 6
500
g
Puff Pastry
150
g
Lychees (peeled and pitted)
100
g
Mascarpone Cheese
1
tbsp
Honey
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
tbsp
Powdered Sugar
1
Egg
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Preparation Steps
1
Peel and pit the lychees, then chop them into small pieces.
2
In a bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Add the chopped lychees and mix well.
3
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into equal-sized triangles.
4
Place a spoonful of the lychee mascarpone cream on the wider end of each triangle.
5
Gently roll up the triangles into croissant shapes, starting from the wider end.
6
Brush the tops of the croissants with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden-brown color.
7
Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Let the croissants cool for a few minutes before serving, then dust with powdered sugar.
