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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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.
Mikayla
A really bright and delectable treat. My croissant was great with a hot cup of tea.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Perfect for bunch or dessert, and paired with coffee or tea.
veenaazmanov
Perfect for a festive Breakfast or Tea time party. Love the combination of Cranberries, Pistachios and the drizzle of the white chocolate. This is surely happening this season.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy these festive croissants this holiday season.
Sharon
Croissants get a wonderful holiday upgrade. I like that this recipe used pre-made croissants to save time.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love the premade croissants too, and these are so festive.
Colleen
We always have croissants around the holiday and this festive version is happening this year. I love the combo of cranberries and pistachios. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. Enjoy and Happy Holidays.
Lathiya
These croissants throw the Christmas flavor and vibe. I’m going to make these for my family for sure.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy, they are perfect on the brunch table or for dessert. Happy Holidays.
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it was a sweet success! Turned out perfectly light, flakey and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you loved these festive croissants.
Andréa
What a delicious ideas and so easy to prepare. I love these combinations they look so great!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give these Christmas croissants a try.
Elizabeth
These were lovely. I adore cranberry and pistachio anything so these were a real treat. Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome, enjoy these festive pastries and Happy Holidays.
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.