Festive Holiday Croissants are perfect for an easy Christmas brunch idea. The colors of the season in both taste and appearance.
Filled crescent rolls with pistachios, cranberries and drizzled with white chocolate. These Christmas crossiants are sure to be a hit.
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?
Although things may be a little different this year, 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 (and lit). The house is half decorated, and the tree is going up this weekend. The stockings will be hung, and the Christmas baking will begin.
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.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these stuffed croissants can be found at the bottom of this post.
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 just like the colours of Christmas.
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 are 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?
Making Filled Crescent Rolls
With the help of that cute little Pillsbury doughboy, take some stress off yourself. Of course, if you really want to, by all means, prepare the dough crescent roll dough from scratch.
- 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!!
Recipe 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.
FAQ
Yes, freeze them in an airtight container, or freezer bag.
Store them at room temperature and consume within 2 days. I like to place mine in a sealed container.
Need a few more holiday recipe ideas?
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Boozy Bourbon Fudge is a great addition to the sweet tray. Makes a great food gift idea.
Popcorn Balls are sure to be hit with kids of all ages. These are super cute with the holiday sprinkles.
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Christmas Holiday Croissants
Ingredients
- 2 rolls of Pillsbury Grand Crescents (4 per roll)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup roasted pistachios (chopped)
- 4 oz white chocolate (melted for drizzle)
- 2 tbsp 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.
- ENJOY!!
Natalie
I love croissants, even when they are plain without any filling… but THIS! Oh, my… that filling with pistachios and dried fruits… what an idea! Sounds so delicious! I must make this for Christmas. Lovely idea!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. They are a hit in our house during the holidays.
Sam
These croissants look and sound amazing. I love croissants but have yet to put a holiday twist on them. Will have to add this to my holiday baking list.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy and so delicious.
Neha
Thought of making croissants from scratch always made me pull my hair apart, lol. These rolls will come in handy and thank you for all the flavor variants. So trying them out!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
YES this is an easy fix with amazing results. ENJOY!
Laura Arteaga
Love the idea of mixing pistachios with white chocolate, is just such a delicious combination. Can’t wait to try this recipe during Christmas!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These holiday croissants are so easy to make. Holiday perfect.
Tracy
These were so easy to make but tasted like I worked WAY harder! Lol. My family was SO impressed – thank you!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Just the kind of recipe we need for the holidays. So glad you enjoyed them.
Tara
What a genius idea! I can’t wait to make these with my nephews this Holiday Season. I know they will love it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These are always a hit. I am sure you will enjoy them too.
Cindy
Such a great idea! I never thought to make holiday-themed croissants and the white chocolate + pistachios combination is just SO GOOD. I’m making another batch to enjoy as weekday breakfasts!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know, these are super easy and super delicious, not to mention festive too.
Kathryn Donangelo
Oh I love these croissants! This is a fabulous idea for Christmas morning. Love the white chocolate and cranberry combo. Definitely making these and I can’t wait!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These are super delicious, and we all need easy recipes for the holiday season.
Kathryn Donangelo
Oh I love these croissants! This is a fabulous idea for Christmas morning. Love the white chocolate and peppermint combo. Definitely making these and I can’t wait!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love them during the holidays. Easy to make, delicious to eat….and the kids can help too.
Jane Saunders
I always lay out a breakfast buffet on Boxing Day morning (can’t stand cooking fry-ups for lots of people). These would be a great addition to liven up the offering. I love that the Pilsbury dough is used – so quick and reliably great results.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, these holiday croissants are perfect for your brunch items. Happy Holidays!!
Valerie Skinner
This is such a creative idea! I love that you don’t have to go through the trouble of making the dough from scratch. Just fill, roll and bake! Great for Christmas brunch.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Well we all need easy recipes during the holidays that is for sure.
Sheeba
A very creative idea for croissants with dry fruits and nuts. Tried this with a drizzle of dark chocolate, turned out great!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this super easy croissant recipe.
Marisa Franca
What a great idea. Now that we live closer to our kids and grandkids, I’m going to need some treats I can make on the spur of the moment. The stuffed croissants would be great for a brunch or afternoon coffee. I can see so many possibilities. I’ve already pinned the recipe.
Homemade & Yummy
This are fun to make…and everyone loves them.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
How cute!! I love the idea of making these up ahead and baking them right before brunch. I lOVE brunch and I really enjoy something just a bit sweet with my coffee. In fact, I’m kinda craving coffee now and one of those croissants would be great!!
Homemade & Yummy
These fun and easy to make. Perfect for all the holiday brunches this season. Love them with an afternoon eggnog latte too.
Aish Das-Padihari
I love croissants and I loved how you made them partially sweet. And hey, they don’t have to be festive.., I can eat these any time.
Homemade & Yummy
They are a nice breakfast treat here on the weekend.