Strawberries and Cream Croissants are the perfect combination of flaky, buttery pastry, sweet vanilla cream, and juicy fresh strawberries. Using store-bought croissants, this no-bake recipe comes together in minutes. Perfect for brunch, Mother’s Day, or a quick dessert.
Instructions
Make the Pastry Cream
In a saucepan, heat milk with half the sugar until steaming. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch. Temper the hot milk into the egg mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla. Cool, covered with plastic wrap.
Make the Whipped Cream
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Combine Fillings
Fold whipped cream into cooled pastry cream to make diplomat cream.
Prepare Croissants
Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through.
Assemble
Fill each croissant with vanilla cream. Top with sliced strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with mint.
Serve
Serve immediately.
Pro-Tips for Picture-Perfect Strawberries and Cream Croissants
- Use Day-Old Croissants: Slightly stale croissants hold up better.
- Chill the Cream: Cold cream whips better.
- Serve Immediately: Assembled croissants are best fresh.
These Strawberries and Cream Croissants are flaky, creamy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor—an easy, elegant treat.
