Fig Croissant Danishes With Whipped Crème Fraîche Custard
  1. Prepare croissant dough with 3 single folds, roll to 9 mm thickness

  2. Cut 9 cm circles from dough and proof

  3. Bake with weights on top to create wells for filling

  4. For fig compote: simmer quartered figs, sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest on low heat for 10-15 minutes until figs soften

  5. Mash compote lightly for rustic texture or blend smooth

  6. Chill fig compote before using

  7. For custard: cook milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch together into a thick custard

  8. Remove from heat and whisk in crème fraîche and vanilla

  9. Chill custard, then lightly whip until airy

  10. Layer fig compote into croissant wells

  11. Pipe whipped custard on top of compote

  12. Top with fresh fig slices

  13. Finish with a drizzle of honey

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

CategoryDanish

Cuisine🇫🇷French

Occasions🥐Brunch🎉Special Occasion

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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