You know those apricot pastries you get in coffee shops, crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle and boasting a gorgeously smooth custard? Well, these are just like them, except they're better, cheaper and you can make them at home!
These apricot pastries are SO GOOD and, what's more, they only need four ingredients - you can make them in under 30 minutes. Breakfast, anyone?
Here's how to make these delicious apricot pastries.
Ingredients
- One tin of ready rolled croissant dough
- 1 tin custard
- 1 tin apricot halves
- 1 egg, beaten
- (OPTIONAL: 1 tsp powdered sugar)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). Divide the dough into six triangles.
Place a dessert spoon of custard into the middle of a triangle.
Put an apricot half on top, cut side down.
Fold the sharper points up to meet each other and pinch.
Fold the last point up and press together.
Repeat for every triangle.
Place on a greaseproof paper lined tray. Brush with the egg.
Bake for approx 12 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool.
If you like them a little sweeter, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Enjoy!
Here's the recipe for these apricot pastries again in a printable format.
Super fast, 4-ingredient apricot custard Danish pastries
Ingredients
- One tin of ready rolled croissant dough
- 1 tin custard
- 1 tin apricot halves
- 1 egg
- If you like extra sweetness, a spoonful of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). Divide the dough into six triangles.
- Place a dessert spoon of custard into the middle of a triangle.
- Put an apricot half on top, cut side down.
- Fold the sharper points up to meet each other and pinch. Fold the last point up and press together. Repeat for every triangle.
- Place on a greaseproof paper lined tray and brush with the egg.
- Bake for approx 12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- If you like them a little sweeter, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Araceli says
And what was the egg for? There was no instruction for the egg
Emily Leary says
Apols - I've made it clearer. It is to brush the pastries before baking as in the pic x
Jacqui Odell says
Oh man this looks amazing!! I am all about my sweets!!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I really like them.
Elizabeth O says
Woah these look INCREDIBLE and really easy to make! My stomach is rumbling just looking at your gorgeous photography. Saving this recipe for sure!
Emily Leary says
Aw thank you so much! Really appreciate your kind words.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
These pastries are awesome. I just love how delicious they look. I can't wait to try the recipe, it's the perfect sweet treat during those lazy afternoons while you sip your favorite cup of tea!
Emily Leary says
Oh yes, a nice cup of tea is crucial for me to really be in heaven when I'm eating something like this.
Candice says
Yummy! I love recipes that use canned crescent rolls. Easy, fast, cheap, and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Emily Leary says
I agree, they're a really good middle ground between super tasty and super speedy.
Emily Fata, www.EmulatingEmily.com says
Oh my gosh, these actually look BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to take a stab at making them myself!
Emily Leary says
You'll be glad you did, they're as easy as they are delicious!
Mary Nicole Galbraith says
Oh! I am absolutely making this for my husband this weekend! Looks so delicious and simple! Thanks for sharing <3
Emily Leary says
Fantastic! Let me know what he thought of them :)
Valerie Thorpe says
Hi Emily Looks great! Could you tell me where I can buy the tinned croissant dough please (UK)
Emily Leary says
Hi, Thanks! I picked them the dough up in my local ASDA.
Helen at Casa Costello says
Oh wow - These are a brilliant idea for breakfast - Beat soggy toast any day! Thanks so much for linking up with #Bakeoftheweek - New linky will be open within the hour. Great to have you part of the gang x
dina says
they look yummy!
Nicola says
yum - i'm salivating! Much better than buying them in the local cafe...
Stacey Guilliatt says
Mmm these look amazing!
HELEN says
ooh I love that croissant dough - great use of it!
Tina Holmes says
Oh my these look amazing :-o
Ricky Willis says
I was searching for a custard danish recipe and this is the first one I stumbled across. I don't think I need to look any further - these look absolutely delicious! The only downside is that I'm not making them today.
Thanks for sharing the recipe. :D
Mollie at Yumbles says
*Drool* these look heavenly! That's the weekend breakfast plans sorted- thanks so much for sharing :)