Glazed Croissants Recipe
Transform simple store-bought croissants into a glossy, crisp, bakery-style treat in just 10 minutes with this easy vanilla and brown butter glaze.
Equipment
- Whisk
- Cooling Rack
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 12 mini store bought Croissants
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Mix the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste until the mixture is smooth and glossy. For a richer flavor, swap 1 teaspoon of the heavy cream for melted brown butter and whisk until it falls in a thick ribbon.
Crisp the Croissants
- Place the store-bought croissants in a 350F oven or air fryer for 3 minutes. Heat them just until the outside feels lightly crisp and the buttery aroma is revived.
Glaze the Pastries
- Once the croissants are warm, but not piping hot, dip each one into the glaze or drizzle the glaze generously over the top to create an opaque coating.
Let Them Set
- Set the glazed croissants on a cooling rack for about 2 to 3 minutes so the surface can begin to firm up into a shiny sugar shell.
Notes
Pro Tip: Set a cooling rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet before glazing to catch drips and keep your counters clean.
Storage Tip: Keep leftover glazed croissants at room temperature in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. Avoid the refrigerator, which makes the glaze sweat and soften.
Consistency Tip: If the glaze runs right off, whisk in a little more powdered sugar. If it feels too stiff, loosen it with heavy cream, one drop at a time.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.