Strawberry Cheesecake Croissants

Ingredients

• 228 g cream cheese (8 oz)
• 55 g granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• 60 g heavy cream (1/4 cup)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 170 g fresh strawberries, chopped (1 cup chopped)
• 35 g granulated sugar (2 1/2 tbsp)
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 4 fresh croissants
• 6 fresh strawberries, sliced
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream + vanilla and whip until creamy. Chill while preparing the rest.
2. Make the Strawberry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened and glossy. Let cool completely.
3. Assemble: Slice each croissant lengthwise (don’t cut all the way through). Fill with the cheesecake mixture. Spoon in some strawberry compote. Add fresh sliced strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.