Best 4 Christmas Morning Croissants Recipes
As the aroma of freshly baked bread fills the air, you know that Christmas morning is here. Whether you're hosting a large family gathering or just enjoying a quiet breakfast with loved ones, there's no better way to start the day than with a warm, flaky croissant. With so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite Christmas morning croissant recipes, so you can create a delicious and memorable breakfast for your family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS MORNING CROISSANTS
Growing up in France, we often enjoyed buttery croissants for breakfast with steaming cups of hot chocolate. I've tried to re-create the experience for my family with this recipe, and now, it's a Christmas tradition. -Tish Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 32 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Melt 1/4 cup butter; set aside. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt; add to yeast mixture. Add the milk, 1 egg and melted butter; beat until smooth. , Place remaining flour in a large bowl; cut in remaining butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture; mix well. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about six times. Divide dough into four pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. , Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. , Beat water and remaining egg; brush over rolls. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST
From The Wickwood Inn in Saugatuk, MI, owned & operated by Julee Rosso (of The Silver Palate fame)...this contains buttery croissants, toasted almonds and Grand Marnier. This is prepared the day before and it's such a wonderful way to greet Christmas morning!
Provided by Epi Curious
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray butter (or Pam) in 9 x 12 rectangular baking dish. Place croissants in pan, two per row, side by side lengthwise.
- Place cream, milk, eggs, Grand Marnier, cried cherries and orange zest in a bowl. Combine thoroughly. Poure egg mixture over croissants. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Before baking, sprinkle top of croissants lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar, cinnamon, toasted almonds and then very lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar again.
- Bake at 350 (preheated oven) for 30 to 35 minutes on middle shelf of oven. Serve with the best warmed pure maple syrup you can find.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 294.7, Sodium 520.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 14.2
CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER (BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)
I certainly cannot take credit for this recipe but it is a Christmas classic. There are lots of little things to personalize this recipe. I have suggested using red and green bell peppers because they are Christmas colors! I also use grated cheese and spread it over the Canadian bacon instead of cheese slices. I have used regular bacon in this recipe, but I find that it overpowers the rest of the flavors. Make this tasty breakfast dish the night before and just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning; let it cook while you open gifts and sip your rum-spiked coffee!
Provided by Toby
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs
Time 9h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut and fit 8 slices of bread to fit over entire bottom of dish. Cover bread with slices of Canadian bacon and sharp Cheddar cheese. Cut and fit remaining 8 slices of bread to completely cover bacon and cheese.
- Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk dry mustard, onion, diced green and red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into eggs. Whisk in milk until egg mixture is smoothly combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle corn flake crumbs over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1515.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CHRISTMAS MORNING CROISSANTS
Make and share this Christmas Morning Croissants recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Suzie_Q
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 32 rolls, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter; set aside.
- Combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt; add to yeast mixture. Add the milk, 1 egg and melted butter; beat until smooth.
- Place remaining flour in a large bowl; cut in remaining butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture; mix well. Do not knead.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about six times.
- Roll each piece into a 16 inch circle; cut each circle into eight wedges.
- Roll up wedges from wide ends and place point side down 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form cresent.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour.
- Beat water and remaining egg; brush over rolls.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 343, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the butter, flour, and milk. This will make a big difference in the final flavor and texture of your croissants.
- Keep the butter cold until you're ready to use it. This will help prevent the croissants from becoming too greasy.
- Work quickly when you're laminating the dough. The more you handle the dough, the warmer it will become and the more difficult it will be to work with.
- Don't overproof the croissants. They should be puffy and light, but not too big or airy.
- Bake the croissants until they're golden brown and crispy. This will give them the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
These Christmas morning croissants are a delicious and festive way to start your holiday. They're perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, and they're sure to impress your friends and family. With a little planning and effort, you can make these croissants at home and enjoy them fresh from the oven.
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