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    Home » Recipes » Holiday/Seasonal Favourites

    Festive Holiday Croissants

    *Updated* Nov 27, 2024 Published: November 28, 2023 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 132 Comments

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    Holiday Croissants are perfect for an easy Christmas pastry recipe. The colors of the season in both taste and appearance. Great for brunch or dessert.

    Stuffed crescent rolls with pistachios, cranberries and drizzled with white chocolate. These seasonal pastry treats for Christmas are sure to be a hit. You will want to make these holiday cream cheese pinwheels too.

    Christmas croissants stuffed with holiday flavours.

    Easy Christmas croissants bursting with holiday flavours add a touch of elegance to the holiday table. Flaky layers unfold with a delightful blend of nuts and fruit, with just the right amount of white chocolate glaze.

    Ok, the holiday season is officially here. Have you started shopping (or even thought about it)? What about all that holiday baking, do you have a favourite gingerbread cookie recipe?

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    I am getting into the holiday spirit even earlier than before. I have already made 2 batches of my holiday granola.

    The outside lights are up, the house is decorated, and the cards are ready to be mailed. Christmas baking will begin soon, and then there are presents to wrap.

    Before we know it, we will be consumed by all the holiday festivities. You know, your “to-do” list will just keep getting longer and longer, and you will wonder if you will get it all done in time.

    Croissant dough with filling before getting rolled.

    Do you have a traditional Christmas breakfast recipe? For us, Christmas Morning Sandwiches are a must. A tradition for many, many years. Now even the grandkids get excited to eat them.

    Christmas Croissants For Brunch

    Who doesn’t love fresh-baked croissants? The aroma alone gets your mouth watering. Now just imagine a croissant filled with holiday flavours, then drizzled with white chocolate.

    Red, green, and white are just like the colours of Christmas. These are the best stuffed croissants. Irresistible holiday pastries your family will love.

    These little gems are perfect for brunch, and they make a quick and easy dessert too. You will need:

    • crescent rolls
    • pistachios
    • dried cranberries
    • white chocolate

    One of my favourite holiday cookies is Oatmeal Cranberry. I could eat the whole batch myself. The flavour combination is great, and they freeze well too. Easier to hide away from early cookie stealers!!

    Taking my cookie recipe and turning it into a roll was such a great idea. So simple to make, and oh-so delicious to eat. You will have a hard time just eating one, but hey it’s the holidays….that’s what all the gym memberships in January are for right?

    Filled crescent rolls on a baking sheet ready for the oven.

    Best Holiday Croissants

    With the help of that cute little Pillsbury doughboy, you can take some stress off yourself. These stuffed croissants are made with crescent rolls.

    Pick up a can of biscuit dough while you are shopping. These Breakfast Biscuits are a hit in my house. Loaded with bacon and eggs, these are baked in a muffin tin. Perfect for any meal of the day.

    Baked croissants getting drizzled with icing.
    • Preheat the oven
    • Prepare a baking sheet
    • Unwrap the dough
    • Sprinkle on the nuts and cranberries
    • Roll
    • Bake
    • When cool, drizzle with melted white chocolate
    • Decorate with sprinkles (optional)
    • ENJOY!!

    If you would like to try a homemade sweet roll, these cranberry rolls are perfect for the holidays. They have all the flavours of these filled croissants but in a yeast roll baked from scratch. They take a little time but are so worth the effort.

    Recipe Suggestions/Tips

    Not a fan of pistachios? No problem, feel free to use any nuts you like. Some great choices would be:

    • almonds
    • walnuts
    • hazelnuts
    • cashews

    Dried cranberries not your thing? You have other options like:

    • raisins
    • blueberries
    • figs
    • dates
    • apricots

    Are you a white chocolate lover or hater? Looking for an alternative? Try:

    • milk or dark chocolate
    • peanut butter
    • Nutella
    • icing sugar glaze

    However ever you wish to make these stuffed croissants, I assure you they will be delicious.

    Be sure to pair them with a holiday drink too. Like an eggnog latte, a holiday tea.

    Holiday croissant on a plate.

    FAQ’s

    Can you freeze croissants?

    Yes,  freeze them in an airtight container, or freezer bag.

    How to keep croissants fresh?

    Store them at room temperature and consume them within 2 days. I like to place mine in a sealed container.

    Stuffed Christmas croissants with cranberries and pistachios.

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    Christmas croissants stuffed with holiday flavours.

    Christmas Holiday Croissants

    Perfect for the holiday brunches. These Christmas Croissants come together in minutes. Stuffed with holiday flavours and topped with icing and sprinkles.
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    Course: Breakfast &amp, Brunch, Seasonal
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 2 rolls of Pillsbury Grand Crescents (4 per roll)
    • 1 cup dried cranberries
    • 1 cup roasted pistachios (chopped)
    • 4 ounces white chocolate (melted for drizzle)
    • 2 tablespoons decorating sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375º F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
    • Unwrap rolls.
    • Sprinkle each roll pistachios and cranberries.
    • Roll into croissants and place on baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle with sugar, slightly tap with finger to stick on dough.
    • Bake for 15-17 minutes.
    • Remove from oven, cool slightly.
    • Place on cooling rack.
    • Melt chocolate and place in piping bag.
    • Drizzle over each croissant.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Gloria Duggan is the author for Homemade & Yummy, where she creates fun and easy recipes. She is also a brand ambassador/influencer for well-known companies. Gloria has judged food competitions and has posted about local food events. Gloria's work has been featured in magazines, and she has been interviewed on several podcasts. Read More…

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    Comments

    1. Jamie

      December 10, 2023 at 11:14 pm

      This is such a great-looking croissant. It looks absolutely delicious and very yummy! With toppings in it this is so enticing and very tempting! Loved it!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 11, 2023 at 9:04 am

        This is the perfect festive crossiant for the holidays.

    2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      December 10, 2023 at 11:02 pm

      What a wonderful way to make holiday flavor and festive-looking croissants. My husband loved this and was very excited. I can’t wait to mix and match nuts and dried fruit and make these again.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 11, 2023 at 9:05 am

        Have fun creating new ideas for these festive and easy to make holiday croissants.

    3. Lori

      December 10, 2023 at 8:44 pm

      How fun, festive, and DELICIOUS! I loved everything about this recipe! That little finish of white chocolate drizzle just made these perfect!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 11, 2023 at 9:06 am

        So glad you enjoyed these easy and delicious holiday croissants.

    4. Carrie Robinson

      December 10, 2023 at 6:35 pm

      What an easy and festive recipe idea for the holiday season! 🙂 I love the combo of the cranberries with the white chocolate.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 11, 2023 at 9:06 am

        Cranberries and white chocolate are festive and fun for sure. ENJOY!

    5. Katie Crenshaw

      December 10, 2023 at 5:43 pm

      I love how these croissants turned out. They were so pretty and the filling was delicious!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 11, 2023 at 9:06 am

        We love these during the holidays too. Perfect for brunch.

    6. Erin

      December 10, 2023 at 9:14 am

      Grands Crescents… ooh! I haven’t had those since I was a kid. I’m definitely going to try this holiday version! They’re so darn festive.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 10, 2023 at 9:15 am

        These are so easy to make, hope you give them a try.

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