Description
Delightful Lemon Croissants that blend zesty lemon flavor with buttery layers, perfect for brunch or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- Croissant Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Unsalted Butter (cold)
- Granulated Sugar
- Fresh Lemons (juice and zest)
- Eggs
- All-purpose Flour
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl, then fold in cold butter. Add cold water to form a soft dough, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Make the Lemon Filling: In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs. Cook over low heat until thickened, then cool completely.
- Shaping the Croissants: Roll out dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and place a spoonful of lemon filling at the base of each triangle. Roll up tightly from base to tip.
- Second Rise: Place croissants on baking sheets, cover with a towel, and let them rise for an hour until doubled.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush croissants with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glazing: Optionally glaze with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice after cooling.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or with afternoon tea.
Notes
Using cold butter is key for flaky layers. Let the dough rest properly for best results.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Croissant, Dessert, Pastry, French Pastry, Baking, Breakfast