Cream Cheese Filled Croissants

Enjoy a delightful breakfast or brunch with these cream cheese filled croissants. The flaky and buttery croissants are filled with a rich cream cheese filling, baked to golden perfection. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, these cream cheese filled croissants are a must-try.

Ingredients

• 1 package of croissant dough
• 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 egg yolk
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and egg yolk. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
3. Unroll the croissant dough and separate the triangles.
4. Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese filling onto each triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Roll up the croissants starting from the wider end and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and puffed.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
9. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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