Description
The Strawberry Croissant Sandwich is a light, delicious, and beautifully simple treat combining buttery, flaky croissants with fresh, juicy strawberries and creamy cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack, or even a light dessert, this easy-to-make sandwich is fresh, flavorful, and elegant with customizable options to suit any preference.
Ingredients
Primary Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries (ripe, juicy) – about 1 cup, sliced thinly
- Butter Croissants – 2 large, sliced horizontally with a hinge
- Cream Cheese – 4 tablespoons, softened
- Honey or Maple Syrup – 1 to 2 teaspoons, for drizzling
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh Mint or Basil Leaves – a few leaves for garnish and flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then slice them thinly, ensuring even layering and optimal juiciness inside the sandwich.
- Slice the Croissants: Carefully slice croissants horizontally but leave a hinge intact to keep the sandwich structure and ease of serving.
- Spread the Cream Cheese: Generously spread softened cream cheese on the inside of both croissant halves, creating a creamy base and moisture barrier.
- Layer the Strawberries: Evenly arrange the sliced strawberries inside the croissant and drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over them for added sweetness.
- Add Fresh Herbs (Optional): Insert a few fresh mint or basil leaves among the strawberries just before closing the sandwich to add a refreshing herbal note.
Notes
- Choose fresh strawberries over frozen to preserve texture and flavor.
- Lightly toast croissants for extra flakiness and to soften the cream cheese.
- Pat sliced strawberries dry with a paper towel to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading and to prevent tearing.
- Add herbs just before serving to retain their vibrant flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (optional toasting)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook (optional light toasting)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg