Pistachio Butter Croissants (the #healthy edit!)

I love a croissant moment, but this beautiful flaky pastry can be a little rich when it comes with a heavy chocolate or almond filling. I wanted to feel rich and fabulous without feeling like I need to have a nap afterwards, so I mixed it up with Nuttinosh! Swapping for pistachio butter keeps the lightness of the pastry intact, and adds a wonderful sweet and salty flavor. Not only that, but pistachio butter a powerful protein that can power us through the day rather than slow us down.

I present to you: Pistachio Butter Croissants, the #healthy edit.

I also use a hint of cinnamon/cardamom in this recipe for a warming flavor factor that pairs great with the sweetness of the pastry-pistachio butter combo. 

Let’s break it down! Here’s What You Need For Your Croissants:

• This is for the base of our croissants, made easy! As a mom, this is a freezer favorite for quick pastry treats.

• Nuttinosh makes a great filling for our croissants. I usually use the Roasted, but you can put a twist on the recipe using the Sea Salt or Pistachio Cashew flavors.

• We’ll be adding these in with our filling for a bit of a crunch factor.

• For a touch of sweetness! Honey balances out the saltiness of the pistachios. If you do not use honey, you can substitute with agave nectar for a vegan edit.

• Double pistachios for the win! The ground pistachio will be a part of our topping.

• Using cardamom adds a wonderful warmth to the topping of our croissants. If you do not have cardamom on hand, cinnamon can make a great substitute as well!

I absolutely love this recipe, and am so excited to share it. It’s the perfect hack for entertaining friends or family that feels luxurious, and can come together in less than 30 minutes!

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Easy Pistachio Butter Croissants (the #healthy edit) by Anosha Singh

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 11-13 mins

Total Time: approx. 25 mins

Recipe makes 8 croissants.

Ingredients:

• 1 package Pillsbury original crescent roll dough
• NUTTINOSH Pistachio Butter
• Pistachio nuts, whole
• Honey
• Pistachio nuts, ground or crushed
• Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven according to dough package instructions (typically between 400-425 F degrees).
2. Separate the crescent rolls into their individual sheets, and lay them out flat.
3. Once the individual crescents are flat, spread NUTTINOSH Pistachio Butter on each crescent sheet.
4. Sprinkle pistachio kernels over the pistachio butter on each crescent sheet.
5. Drizzle honey on each pistachio-ed crescent sheet.
6. Roll each crescent sheet into a croissant shape (see the package instructions if you get confused!)
7. Bake according to the dough package instructions (roughly 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown).
8. Let your crescents cool for 5-6 minutes.
9.  After the crescents have cooled, drizzle more honey on top and dip them in the ground pistachio and cardamom mixture.
10. Plate, and serve!