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
- 350 g ready rolled croissant dough (1 tin)
- 400 g custard (1 tin)
- 240 g apricot halves (1 tin, drained)
- 1 medium free range egg
- icing sugar (powdered sugar) (optional)
Equipment
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.
4-Ingredient Apricot Danish Pastry Recipe
Ingredients
- 350 g ready rolled croissant dough (1 tin)
- 400 g custard (1 tin)
- 240 g apricot halves (1 tin, drained)
- 1 medium free range egg
- icing sugar (powdered sugar) (optional)
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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What's your favourite type of pastry to enjoy at breakfast? Is this a new favourite?
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Heather says
Where do you get the ready pastry?
Emily Leary says
You should be able to find it in the chilled aisle at the supermarket. Usually near the cheese.
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!