Apple Goat Cheese Croissant (Printable Version)
Flaky croissants with goat cheese, crisp apple, honey, and optional nuts or greens for a quick, elegant breakfast or lunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Breads
01 - 2 large croissants
→ Dairy
02 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, softened
→ Fruit
03 - 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
→ Condiments
04 - 2 teaspoons honey
→ Greens (optional)
05 - 1 handful arugula or baby spinach
→ Nuts (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
→ Seasoning
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Slice each croissant in half horizontally. Optionally, lightly toast in a toaster or oven for 2 to 3 minutes until just warm and slightly crisp.
02 - Using a spatula or butter knife, evenly spread softened goat cheese on the bottom half of each croissant.
03 - Arrange thinly sliced apple over the goat cheese and drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey per sandwich.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired and add a handful of arugula or baby spinach for added flavor and texture.
05 - Season the filling with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place the croissant tops over the filling, press gently, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The secret touch of honey brings the flavors together in ways you do not expect.
- It looks and tastes decadent, but it comes together in fifteen minutes flat.
02 -
- Chilling the goat cheese makes spreading nearly impossible—set it out ahead of time.
- Leaving the apples too thick can make the sandwich hard to eat, so aim for thin slices with every cut.
03 -
- Warm the croissants just before assembling to keep them airy and irresistible.
- Try a light sprinkling of sea salt over the goat cheese for a surprise lift in flavor.