Read on for our favorite croissant recipes, as well as fun and easy recipes for using leftover or store-bought croissants.
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One thing we can say about us is that we love a good croissant. Not only is the buttery, flaky pastry delicious on its own, it’s also incredibly versatile and can be used to create elevated French toast or bread pudding. Because we love croissants so much, we’ve handpicked the best croissant recipes, from how to make the best buttery croissants to creative and simple recipe ideas for using up store-bought or leftover ones.
Croissant
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studio
“It was my first time making croissants and they came out great! They were buttery and super crispy on the outside. Amazing! I’ll definitely make them again.”— Michele H
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Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissant)
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“Bonjour, I can’t believe the croissants are homemade. As always, the kitchen smells heavenly as I bake these buttery pastries. The layers of the croissants look tempting and the chocolate flavor goes perfectly with the flaky texture of the croissants. Now all I need to do is make some hot coffee!” — LovesCooking
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Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
“This is super easy and a delicious way to use up leftover croissants. I made it in a 9X13 pan and baked it for about 45 minutes. It came out really well. Next time I’ll add more chocolate chips or use mini chips.”— Just8ofus
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Chef John’s Croissants
“I’ve always been nervous about making croissants, but with this recipe and my daughter’s encouragement, I gave it a go and they came out perfect. I loved the easy approach Chef John suggested. It worked! The aroma wafting from the oven within 20 minutes was worth the effort.” — John187
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Chef John’s Chocolate Croissant
“It was super easy. I followed the chef’s instructions and it was delicious. I used whole wheat flour and it was amazing. I’ve made it many times and will continue to make it. Thank you so much.” — Hisin Alarcón
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Croissant French toast baked
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AllRecipes / Julia Hartbeck
“This fun and delicious recipe is perfect for early morning friends and family gatherings. It’s quick and simple to prepare, and I get rave reviews every time I bake it. I love serving this dish over coffee with friends on Sunday mornings.” — Bonnie S.
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Raspberry Pain au Chocolat (Raspberry Chocolate Croissant)
“I made this for a few friends and they all raved about it! To make this recipe really easy, I use refrigerated packed crescent rolls that are pre-shaped and cut so all you have to do is roll them out and tear them apart. Spread on the toppings and roll up. I also warmed the hazelnut spread in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to spread. This way, prep time was under 10 minutes total and cook time was 8-12 minutes (as per instructions for making crescent rolls). So quick, so easy, and the results are amazing.” — Kim
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Mini Croissant Crust Pecan Pie
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ALLRECIPES / Diana Chistruga
“This is so good! I made it for pie day because I was too lazy to make the crust, and wow! It went down in no time and my husband said it was enough for breakfast! Can you deny I made sense? I doubled the recipe using leftover mini croissants. Maybe a little more filling would have been nice. This is truly a foolproof recipe and I will make it any time I have a party or croissants are on sale! Thank you Chef John!” — Lacey Ann
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Blueberry Croissant Pudding
“Amazing! Tasty and easy to prepare. Everyone loved it! I served it with whipped cream on top. So yummy! I’ll definitely make it again and try different fruits.” — Marianne
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Overnight Breakfast Bake with Ham, Cheese and Croissants
“I’m so happy this recipe came out! I love breakfast casserole and I’ve never seen a casserole with croissants and gruyere cheese! So delicious! I served it for Father’s Day and it was a big hit, so when the ‘Master Chef’ dad in our group wanted this recipe I knew this was going to be a real hit! I’ll take a photo next time!” — Rose
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Croissant Ice Cream Cone
“It’s so much fun! It has a buttery, flaky layer that’s super soft and flaky on the outside and can be stuffed with ice cream, fruit, whipped cream, yogurt, pizza sauce with cheese and toppings, chicken salad, egg salad, scrambled eggs and bacon, and more,” says recipe developer Melissa Gray.
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Quick Butter Croissant
“This is a really beautiful dough, easy to work with and forgiving. I was trying to make traditional croissants but it was too much work and didn’t produce much results so I looked up croissant recipes. Then I found this recipe and gave it a try. So glad I did, and it’s so much cheaper than store-bought puff pastry. Thanks so much for a great recipe.” — Ddcoffee
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Further inspiration
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