Chocolate Croissant Cups with Ube Cheesecake Mousse
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:430
Chocolate Croissant Cups with Ube Cheesecake Mousse
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:430
Pillsbury™ Chocolate Croissants create a unique base for this trendy yet delightful dessert offering.
Ingredient
Croissant Cups
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Chocolate Croissant Dough Straight, 1.5 oz (13374) | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 12 each |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 5 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Lemon juice | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1/4 tsp |
| Ube flavoring syrup | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
| Heavy cream | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
Instructions
- Croissant Cups
Thaw croissant dough, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes or refrigerated overnight.
Stretch thawed croissant on a floured surface to approx. 4-inch by 4-inch square.
Invert standard muffin pan and generously spray with pan spray.
Place croissant square over inverted muffin well and repeat, leaving a space open between dough pieces.
Place a second, inverted muffin pan over top, sandwiching the dough between pans.
Bake until browned and remove cups from pan immediately; cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
18-20 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
23-27 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.
- Filling
Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, ube flavoring and salt in the bowl of
- a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Mix at low speed to form a thick paste, then increase to medium speed until soft and smooth.
Stop mixer and scrape bowl and paddle with a spatula.
Switch to a whisk attachment and pour in heavy cream; mix at low speed to combine.
Stop mixer and scrape bowl; increase to high speed and whisk until the mixture can hold stiff
- peaks, approx. 3 to 5 minutes.
- Assembly
Transfer Filling to piping bag with a round tip.
Pipe into cooled Croissant Cups then allow to sit in cooler 4-6 hours before serving.
Recipe Tips
Freeze croissant cups for future use, just refresh them in the oven before filling to re-crisp them.
Top with fruit and whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories430
- Total Fat31g
- Protein5g
- Total Carbohydrate32g
- Sugars19g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 croissant cup
Amount Per Serving Calories : 430
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 31g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 86% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 19g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| 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 | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| 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 1&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- 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 6,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
