Description
Indulge in these irresistible Whipped Ricotta & Burnt Honey Croissants! A perfect balance of creamy, fluffy ricotta and the rich sweetness of burnt honey, all wrapped in flaky, buttery croissants. This decadent treat is ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants (preferably day-old or slightly stale for the best texture)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for the burnt honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (for a savory twist)
Instructions
- Prepare the burnt honey:
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey over medium heat until it starts to bubble and foam. Stir occasionally and allow it to turn a deep amber color (about 5 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until fully incorporated. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the whipped ricotta:
- In a food processor, combine the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, lemon zest (if using), and a pinch of salt. Pulse until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the croissants:
- Slice the croissants in half lengthwise. Spoon a generous amount of whipped ricotta onto the bottom half of each croissant.
- Drizzle the burnt honey over the ricotta layer and top with the other half of the croissant.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately as is, or you can toast the croissants lightly for an extra crispy texture.
Notes
- If you don’t have day-old croissants, fresh ones will also work, but slightly stale croissants have a better texture when toasted or filled.
- The burnt honey can be stored in a jar and used for other recipes like drizzling over roasted vegetables, desserts, or even as a tea sweetener.
- For a more savory version, add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme to the ricotta before whipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg