Mini honey thyme goat's cheese croissants

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4 pers
45 min

This recipe was created by @cyninkoken

These mini croissants with Henri Willig Young Goat's Cheese (with Honey Thyme) are a delicious and simple Easter recipe. Made from puff pastry, the croissants are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with a perfect balance of sweet and savoury.

This recipe for mini croissants is ideal for Easter breakfast, Easter brunch or as a savoury snack during a festive Easter lunch. The combination of goat's cheese, honey and thyme make these Easter croissants a little different from standard puff pastry snacks.

Serve the croissants warm from the oven and finish them with a little extra honey, chopped walnut and fresh thyme, if desired.

This mini croissant recipe is good for 16 pieces and is perfect for sharing during Easter.

Ingredients

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1 roll of puff pastry
1 egg yolk

80gram Henri Willig Young Goat's Cheese (with Honey Thyme)

1Henri Willig Thyme Honey

2 tablespoons of walnuts
Thyme leaves

12 mini croissants on a round wooden board.

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Grate the Henri Willig Young Goat Cheese (with Honey Thyme) finely and set aside.

3
Roll out the puff pastry and cut a large circle, for example using a tart pan. Then cut the circle into 16 equal wedges.
4
Place a small amount of cheese on the wide end of each wedge and roll the wedges from the outside in to form mini croissants.
5
Place the croissants on the baking tray, brush the tops with egg yolk, and sprinkle with a little extra cheese.
6
Bake the mini croissants in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve the croissants warm and, if desired, finish with a drizzle of honey, finely chopped walnuts, and fresh thyme.

Can I make mini croissants with goat's cheese in advance for Easter?

Yes, you can prepare these mini croissants with goat cheese just fine in advance. Roll the croissants in advance and keep them covered in the fridge. Bake them in the oven just before serving for best results.

Which puff pastry do you use for homemade croissants?

For this croissant recipe, you can use either fresh puff pastry or frozen puff pastry. Let frozen puff pastry thaw well before processing.

How many mini croissants per person for an Easter brunch?

On average, count on 3-4 mini croissants per person at an Easter brunch, depending on how many other dishes you serve.

How did the recipe turn out?

Let us know what you think!

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Henri Willig Young Goat Cheese with Honey Thyme 380 grams

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Henri Willig Young Goat's Cheese 380 grams

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