Pistachio Croissants (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Base
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2 fresh croissants
→ Pistachio Cream
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ teaspoon sugar
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1.5 tablespoons pistachio paste
→ Toppings
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3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
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3 tablespoons pistachio paste
# Instructions:
01 -
Chop deshelled pistachios and set aside for later use.
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Pour heavy cream into a bowl and add sugar. Whip for three minutes using a hand-held electric whisk.
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Add pistachio paste to the cream and whip for another two minutes or until stiff peaks form.
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Use a knife to slice croissants in half horizontally.
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Add pistachio cream to a piping bag or use a spoon to fill the croissant halves, then close them.
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Pipe additional pistachio cream on top of each croissant in the center. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios.
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Drizzle pistachio paste over the croissants. If the paste is too thick, add a drop of oil and mix to achieve a drizzling consistency.
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Serve these luxurious pistachio croissants with tea or coffee.
# Notes:
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Use fresh croissants for the best flavor. If using homemade croissants, ensure they have cooled completely before filling them to avoid melting the cream.
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Select good quality pistachios for the best flavor impact.