Pecan-Apricot-Cream Croissants

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

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Arrange rack in lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350F.
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Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast until they are lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
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Let cool and coarsely chop; set aside. Cover same baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
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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.
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Let syrup cool; set aside.
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With an electric mixer, beat together Neufchtel and remaining 3 Tbsp. sugar on high speed until mixture is fluffy.
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Add flour, egg and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and mix on medium speed until blended well. Set aside.
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Position croissant bottoms on baking sheet and brush each with reserved vanilla syrup.
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Spread 1/2 Tbsp. jam on each bottom.
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Spread Neufchtel mixture over jam, sprinkle with chopped pecans and replace croissant tops.
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Bake until croissants are slightly darkened and filling is puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
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12
Let cool slightly and dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
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