Pistachio & Cardamom Croissants

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"Pistachio & Cardamom Croissants, aka Burfi Croissants.šŸ¤¤šŸ„ So quick to make and a great way to use up and day old croissants! This recipe makes extra frangipane, which I love to use as a base for a fruit galetteā€” would go lovely with pears or rhubarb!"
-- @choperella

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Make breakfast special with these Pistachio & Cardamom Croissants. A delicious pistachio and cardamom mixture fills 4 day old croissants. This recipe is also a great one to use on those stale pastries. The spread gives these croissants flavor, depth and creaminess.

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Filling

ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup ground pistachios

Syrup

ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup boiled water
  • 5 cardamom pods, smashed
  • 4 day old croissants
  • confectioners sugar, to dust

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350Ā°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    For the syrup, add the sugar, cardamom pods and boiled water to a bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.

  • Step 3

    For the filling, using a hand mixer or whisk, whip together the butter, sugar, cardamom and salt until smooth. Add in the ground pistachios and mix to combine.

  • Step 4

    Whisk the two eggs and vanilla until super smooth and silky and lighter in color.

  • Step 5

    Slice the croissants in half. Brush the inside with the syrup and then spread a generous layer of the pistachio-cardamom filling. Place the top of the croissant on and brush with more syrup. Spread some more filling and top with some chopped pistachios.

  • Step 6

    Arrange on prepared baking tray. Bake for 15--20minutes or until the tops are just golden brown. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy.