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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
- 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.
FAQ’s
Yes, freeze them in an airtight container, or freezer bag.
Store them at room temperature and consume them within 2 days. I like to place mine in a sealed container.
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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 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.
Cricket Plunkett
These are so festive! And I love the sprinkles on top!
Chef G
Thanks…they are fun to make.
Platter Talk
These would be a nice treat for guest at the breakfast table! Thanks for the recipe.
Chef G
You are welcome…hope you give them a try.
Julia (@Imagelicious)
These are so pretty, Gloria! I love how festive they are with the pink sugar! Such a perfect treat during holidays… or any other time really 🙂
Chef G
Yes I could eat them all year long for sure.
Amanda
This looks so good. I will have to look for a gluten-free crescent roll. These would be great anytime, but especially for Christmas brunch.
Chef G
They are delicious…and so easy to make.
Rosey
Im’ not usually a croissant person because Ive only tried them plain. This croissant though… I LOVE every single thing about it!! This looks so good.
Chef G
These certainly take them up a notch or two.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
We always have croissants on Christmas morning, so I am bookmarking this for then. They look amazing!
Chef G
Thanks so much…enjoy!!
Emily
These look perfect for the holidays, I love your video too!
Chef G
Thanks…these are fun to make.
Amy Stafford
These look amazing and are going to make a great addition to my holiday baked goods!
Chef G
I know we will be going through a few pans of these during the holidays.
Claudia Krusch
I love making stuffed croissants, more like a danish type….with a topping and sugar on top..I love adding jelly, fruit, nutella, peanut butter…..yummy!
Chef G
They certainly are good that is for sure.
Lois Alter Mark
Those are awesome! I love croissants, and those are so pretty and festive for the holidays!
Chef G
Tis the season…to indulge!!
Angela
I love that combination of pistachios and cranberries for the holidays. Those turned out so pretty with the sprinkles on top. A nice touch!
Chef G
Thanks…I know we will be going through a lot of these during the holidays.
Pam
Those look simply delicious and so easy to make. I love what you chose to add to them. What a great mix of flavors. I will be making these closer to the holidays for sure.
Chef G
Easy and delicious…a little less stress during the holidays is always great.
Rebecca Bryant
I lvoe me some crescent rolls . they are so versatile adn delicious. I must try this recipe fro sure.
Chef G
ENJOY…they are fun to make and delicious to eat!!
Scott
I love making stuffed croissants. So easy to do and you can put almost anything in them! (hint – they’re great with Nutella!)
Chef G
HAHA I have to agree with you…Nutella makes everything delicious.
Summer
These turned out so nice ♥
Chef G
Thanks…hope you give them a try.