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Croissant Bites Recipe

Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly golden — these Croissant Bites are the ultimate homemade treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or parties, they bake in just 15 minutes and can be filled with sweet or savory fillings for endless variations.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Dough (for best flakiness): 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling Pin For even dough thickness
  • 1 Pastry brush To apply melted butter and egg wash
  • 2 Baking sheets Bake multiple batches at once
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Keeps bottoms crispy
  • 1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter For cutting dough evenly
  • 1 Small Offset Spatula Spreads fillings smoothly

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cans Refrigerated crescent roll dough Or puff pastry sheets
  • 4 tablespoon Melted butter Adds richness and golden color
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash shine

Sweet Filling Options

  • ½ cup Nutella or chocolate chips Classic sweet filling
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Mix with 2 tablespoon sugar for a tangy-sweet taste
  • ⅓ cup Jam Strawberry, raspberry, or apricot
  • 3 tablespoon Sugar Combine with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for cinnamon sugar filling

Savory Filling Options

  • 6 slices Deli ham Use with cheese for a classic combo
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella
  • 6 strips Cooked bacon Crumbled for breakfast bites
  • 2 large Scrambled eggs Pairs perfectly with bacon
  • 1 cup Spinach Cooked and drained
  • ½ cup Feta cheese Mediterranean option
  • ⅓ cup Pizza sauce Use with mozzarella and mini pepperoni

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Unroll dough and separate into triangles (or cut puff pastry into 3-inch squares).
  • Brush each piece with melted butter.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of filling near the wider end of each triangle.
  • Roll up triangles from wide end to point; seal edges firmly.
  • Place seam-side down, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool 3–5 minutes, then brush tops with melted butter for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg