Sweet Morning Bliss—Breakfast for 4
Sweet Morning Bliss is a delightful French-American fusion breakfast dish, featuring fluffy, buttery croissants filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh berries. Served warm, this indulgent yet easy-to-make treat is perfect for starting your day on a sweet note.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
French American Fusion
Servings
4
Food Stars
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Wash the strawberries and blueberries under cold water and set aside to dry
- Slice the strawberries into thin pieces using a knife on a cutting board
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy
- Add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture and continue mixing with the electric mixer until fully combined and slightly thickened
- Using a knife, carefully slice each croissant in half horizontally without completely separating the two halves
- Spread an equal amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant using a rubber spatula
- Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer in each croissant
- Close each croissant by gently pressing down on the top half
- Place filled croissants onto a serving platter
- Dust each croissant with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve or sifter
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- Add 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup maple syrup
🧂 Salty
- Add 1/4 tsp sea salt to cream cheese mixture
- Add 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- Replace granulated sugar with 2 tbsp maple syrup in cream cheese mixture
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Add 1/2 cup raspberries
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Add 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Add 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
🍬 Sweet
- Increase granulated sugar to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tsp almond extract
- Add 1/4 cup honey
- Add 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp fish sauce to cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/4 tsp ground white pepper to cream cheese mixture
🍸 Alcoholic
- Mimosa: The citrusy flavor of the orange juice complements the sweetness of the croissants and berries
- Kir Royale: The combination of crème de cassis and champagne adds a touch of elegance and enhances the fruity flavors in the dish
- Bellini: The peach puree in this drink pairs well with the creaminess of the cream cheese and adds a refreshing contrast to the berries
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Fresh Orange Juice: The citrusy flavor complements the sweetness of the dish
- Iced Green Tea: The mild bitterness balances the richness of the cream cheese
- Sparkling Water with Lemon: The effervescence and acidity cut through the creaminess of the dish
🥓 Keto
- Replace 4 large croissants with 4 keto-friendly croissants
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol
- Replace 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace croissants with 4 whole wheat pita breads
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz labneh
- Decrease granulated sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Remove powdered sugar
🥑 Paleo
- Replace 4 large croissants with 4 paleo-friendly almond flour croissants
- Replace 8 oz cream cheese with 8 oz cashew cream cheese
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Replace 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1/4 cup finely ground coconut sugar
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 4 large croissants with 4 large vegan croissants
- Replace 8 oz cream cheese with 8 oz vegan cream cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Replace 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1/4 cup powdered organic sugar
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- Replace croissants with 4 large lettuce leaves
- Replace cream cheese with 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- Remove granulated sugar
- Replace vanilla extract with 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Remove heavy cream
- Remove powdered sugar
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace granulated sugar with 2 tbsp honey
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz Greek yogurt
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 4 large croissants with 4 large gluten-free croissants
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace croissants with gluten-free croissants
- Replace cream cheese with lactose-free cream cheese
- Replace heavy cream with lactose-free heavy cream
- Decrease granulated sugar to 2 tbsp
- Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol
- Replace powdered sugar with 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- Use 8 oz low-fat cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup light whipping cream
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 4 large croissants with 4 large gluten-free croissants
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia or another sugar substitute
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- Replace powdered sugar with a dusting of Stevia or another sugar substitute
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- Remove powdered sugar
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia or another sugar substitute
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- Omit powdered sugar
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 8 oz cream cheese with 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup skim milk
- Decrease granulated sugar to 2 tbsp
- Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
🦠 Immune System
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz Greek yogurt
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace cream cheese with lactose-free cream cheese
- Replace heavy cream with lactose-free heavy cream or canned coconut milk
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Replace powdered sugar with 1/4 cup finely ground almonds
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/8 cup erythritol
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- Remove powdered sugar
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz lactose-free cream cheese
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup lactose-free heavy cream
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace cream cheese with 8 oz low-fat ricotta cheese
- Replace granulated sugar with 2 tbsp honey
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- Remove powdered sugar
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/8 cup
Beti’s Reflections
Bonjour, mes amis! On a recent culinary adventure to the heart of Paris, I stumbled upon a delightful fusion of French and American flavors that I just had to share with you all. Meet Sweet Morning Bliss, a scrumptious stuffed croissant recipe that will have you saying “oui” to breakfast in no time!
This heavenly French-American croissant recipe serves four people and is perfect for those who crave a sweet start to their day. However, if you’re searching for unsweetened breakfast recipes or low-calorie options, this indulgent treat might not be the best fit.
Sweet Morning Bliss features four large, buttery croissants filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries. The combination of softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream creates a rich and velvety filling that pairs beautifully with the flaky pastry. The fresh berries add a burst of natural sweetness and vibrant color to this delectable cream cheese croissant.
To create your own Sweet Morning Bliss, begin by washing the strawberries and blueberries under cold water and setting them aside to dry. Slice the strawberries into thin pieces using a knife on a cutting board. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the heavy cream to the mixture and continue mixing until fully combined and slightly thickened.
Carefully slice each croissant in half horizontally without completely separating the two halves. Spread an equal amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant using a rubber spatula. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer in each croissant before closing them gently by pressing down on the top half.
Place your berry-filled croissants onto a serving platter and dust each one with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve or sifter. Voilà! Your Sweet Morning Bliss is ready to be devoured.
In conclusion, this Sweet Morning Bliss recipe is a delightful way to elevate your breakfast game and impress your loved ones with a French-American twist on the classic croissant. So, go ahead and indulge in this delicious morning pastry recipe that will have you dreaming of Parisian cafés and sunlit patios. Bon appétit!
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