Description
Indulge in the classic French breakfast treat with this simple recipe for croissants filled with butter and jam. Perfectly toasted croissants with a buttery, fruity filling make for a delightful morning meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant:
- 4 fresh croissants
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Jam:
- 4 tablespoons fruit jam or preserves (such as strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- Slice and Toast Croissants: Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Gently toast them in a toaster oven or on a skillet over medium heat until lightly crisped and warm.
- Spread Butter and Jam: Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the bottom half of each croissant, followed by 1 tablespoon of jam.
- Assemble and Serve: Place the top halves back on and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For an elevated version, use high-quality European butter and homemade jam.
- You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
