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Homemade Croissants with Cheese and Brisket

Treat yourself to buttery homemade croissants filled with cheese and brisket, blending flaky pastry with savory goodness.

Time
30 min active · 30 min total
Yield
7 pieces
Steps
5
Homemade Croissants with Cheese and Brisket

Ingredients

  • Yeast Puff Pastry 2 sheet
  • Bread Flour 1 tbsp
  • Hard Cheese 150 g
  • Smoked Brisket 150 g
  • Eggs 1 pcs
  • Cream Cheese 4 tbsp

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Thaw the dough according to the package instructions. Prepare a grater, a baking sheet, and parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Lightly flour the surface. Lay out 1 sheet of dough, roll it into a 3–5 mm thick rectangle, and spread with cream cheese. Coarsely grate the hard cheese. Sprinkle half of it over the dough and top with the brisket.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Roll out the second sheet of dough into a similar 3–5 mm thick rectangle and place it over the meat. Cut the assembly into 7 long triangles. Then, starting from the widest end, carefully roll up each triangle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the croissants on it.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Brush each croissant with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes at 180 °C until golden brown.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Let the baked croissants cool slightly and serve with tea or coffee. They are delicious both warm and cold.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

372 kcal
12.44 protein
26.7 fat
20.27 carbs