15 MINUTE GOURMET STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CROISSANTS

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15 Minute Gourmet Strawberry Shortcake Croissants image

I had purchased a bag of large, delicious croissants from my bakery but only used half in preparing chicken salad croissants. Thinking of what I could do with the rest, it occurred to me how wonderful the sweet fruit in the chicken salad paired with the slightly salty croissant. I was getting ready to bake the base for my...

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Categories     Other Breads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large croissants from your local bakery
2 pt fresh strawberries
4-6 Tbsp sugar, to taste
1 c heavy whipping cream
3 Tbsp confectioners' sugar, additional for decorating top
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Clean, and slice strawberries. Add desired amount of sugar and stir. Let sit on counter at room temp. until they become slightly juicy and sugar dissolves.
  • 2. Slice a pocket in each croissant, not slicing all the way through. Set aside.
  • 3. In glass bowl, whip whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add 3 T. of confectioners' sugar gradually and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • 4. Open croissant and add a generous layer of sweetened whipped cream. Top with strawberries. Close croissant slightly and top with additional berries, whipped cream and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

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