Pecan-Apricot-Cream Croissants
Pecan-Apricot-Cream Croissants might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 425 calories, 9g of protein, and 23g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of egg, confectioners' sugar, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
Arrange rack in lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350F.
Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast until they are lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
Let cool and coarsely chop; set aside. Cover same baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
To make vanilla syrup, combine 6 Tbsp. sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil; remove from heat, stir in 1/4 tsp. vanilla.
Let syrup cool; set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat together Neufchtel and remaining 3 Tbsp. sugar on high speed until mixture is fluffy.
Add flour, egg and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and mix on medium speed until blended well. Set aside.
Position croissant bottoms on baking sheet and brush each with reserved vanilla syrup.
Spread 1/2 Tbsp. jam on each bottom.
Spread Neufchtel mixture over jam, sprinkle with chopped pecans and replace croissant tops.
Bake until croissants are slightly darkened and filling is puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Let cool slightly and dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.