Description
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Fig Brie Stuffed Croissants, combining creamy brie, rich cream cheese, and sweet fig jam enhanced with a smoky chipotle kick. Perfectly baked until golden, these croissants are topped with crushed almonds for extra crunch, making an elegant appetizer or a decadent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed
- 3 oz cream cheese
- ⅓ cup fig jam
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 pinch salt
Other
- 8–10 mini croissants
- Crushed almonds, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the croissants.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a food processor, combine the brie and cream cheese. Whip until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Make the fig chipotle jam mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the fig jam, honey, chipotle adobo sauce, chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined and smooth.
- Hollow out croissants: Using a piping tip or a similar tool, carefully hollow out the bottom center of each mini croissant to create space for the filling without breaking the croissant.
- Prepare to fill: Transfer the whipped brie mixture to a piping bag. Use a straw or similar tool to create a well or cavity in the center of the cheese inside the piping bag and add the fig jam mixture into this well, reserving 1-2 tablespoons of the jam for brushing on top.
- Stuff the croissants: Carefully pipe the layered cheese and fig mixture into the hollowed croissants. Fill them generously but take care to avoid bursting the delicate pastry.
- Finish and top: Brush the tops of the stuffed croissants with the reserved fig jam to add shine and sweetness. Sprinkle crushed almonds on top so they adhere to the jam glaze.
- Bake the croissants: Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes until the croissants are golden and warmed through but not burnt.
Notes
- Removing the rind from the brie ensures a smooth, creamy filling without any bitterness.
- Be gentle when hollowing out and stuffing the croissants to avoid tearing the delicate pastry.
- Reserve some fig jam for brushing on top; this not only adds flavor but also helps the crushed almonds stick.
- Adjust the chipotle powder and adobo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Use mini croissants for perfect bite-sized appetizers that are easy to serve and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Fig Brie Stuffed Croissants, Mini Croissants, Appetizer, Cheese Stuffed Pastry, Fig Jam, Chipotle, Party Snack
