Chocolate Almond Croissant Éclairs
- Ingredients:4
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:250
Chocolate Almond Croissant Éclairs
- Ingredients:4
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:250
A creamy light filling is tucked into a crisp, buttery, almond croissant and finished with a fudgy chocolate drizzle for a fancy but simple dessert.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Croissant Dough Butter Straight 1.25 oz (13444) | 1 lb 4.00 oz | 16 each |
| Almonds, sliced | 4 oz | 1 cup |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Non dairy whipped topping | 8 oz | 3 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Ready-to-Spread Chocolate Fudge Icing (11215) | 5 oz | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw croissant dough, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
Pour almonds into a medium bowl; dip croissants, egg wash side down, in almonds and roll to coat.
Place on parchment-lined pan and bake until golden brown and dry to the touch; allow to cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
14-17 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
18-22 minutes |
*Rotate pan baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 7 minutes of baking.
- Finishing
Cut horizontal slice partly into cooled croissant leaving a hinged bun.
Pipe 0.5 oz non-dairy topping inside.
Melt icing 20-30 seconds, stirring frequently in microwave; drizzle 1 tsp over top of each filled croissant.
Keep refrigerated for service.
Recipe Tips
Freeze finished éclairs and thaw in refrigerator for service.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories250
- Total Fat16g
- Protein4g
- Total Carbohydrate21g
- Sugars9g
Servings: 16
Serving Size: 1 èclair
Amount Per Serving Calories : 250
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 6% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 0,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1&½
