Strawberry cheesecake croissant
Strawberries play a key role in this cheesecake croissant, adding freshness to the creamy filling and buttery pastry. The whole dish is tied together with strawberry jam, keeping the flavour light and well-rounded.
Ingredients
| general.ingredients.name | general.ingredients.amount |
|---|---|
| cream cheese | 250 g |
| mascarpone | 140 g |
| powdered sugar | 45 g |
| vanilla pod | 1 |
| lemon zest | 1 |
| lime purée | 20 g |
| cold heavy cream | 2 tbsp |
| croissants | 2 |
| strawberry jam | 4 tbsp |
| frozen strawberry halves | 250 g |
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Cheesecake filling
250 g cream cheese - 140 g mascarpone - 45 g powdered sugar - 1 vanilla pod - 1 lemon zest - 20 g lime purée - 2 tbsp cold heavy cream
Beat the cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, and whip until silky. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
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Assemblage
2 croissants - 4 tbsp strawberry jam - 250 g frozen strawberry halves - cheesecake filling
Slice the croissants lengthwise, and warm them slightly. Pipe a thick layer of cheesecake filling into the croissants. Spoon in the strawberry jam, and add the defrosted strawberries. Finish with white chocolate, or crushed pistachios, if desired. Serve immediately.