Celebrity chef Sam Stern has once again captured the hearts (and stomachs) of food enthusiasts with his latest creation: Cheesy Garlic Pesto Croissants. This innovative twist on the classic croissant recipe adds a savory punch that’s perfect for jazzing up your weekend breakfast.
Stern, who rose to culinary stardom with his debut cookbook ‘Cooking Up A Storm: The Teen Survival Cookbook’, continues to delight foodies with his social media recipe revelations. In March 2024, he took to social media to unveil his Cheesy Garlic Pesto Croissants, instantly captivating fans with the luscious ‘cheese pull’ that’s become a viral sensation. The best part? There’s no need to labor over homemade dough; a trip to the supermarket for pre-made dough will do the trick.
The internet has been buzzing with food enthusiasts raving about Sam’s quick and easy savory pastries. Comments have poured in from followers, with many simply stating: “Yes please.” Others have exclaimed: “Omg, that cheese pull is so dreamy!” “They look so good and so simple to make too. Yummy,” one user remarked, while another couldn’t help but react with: “Stop it!” The excitement is palpable, with many praising the croissants’ fluffiness and flavor.
For those eager to replicate Sam’s cheesy croissant magic at home, the full recipe awaits below, promising to transform your usual morning pastry routine into something spectacular.
Ingredients:
* 35g salted butter
* 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
* 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
* 340g ready rolled croissant dough
* 6 tsp pesto
* 12 tbsp grated mozzarella Parmesan
Method:
1. Begin by melting butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the crushed garlic and let it simmer gently for a minute or two before incorporating the parsley. Give the mixture a thorough stir, then take it off the heat and set it aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 180C fan setting. Get two baking trays ready and line them with baking or parchment paper.
3. Separate your croissant dough into individual triangles. Take one triangle and brush one side of it with the garlic parsley butter, followed by a teaspoon of pesto.
4. Next, place two tablespoons of grated mozzarella in the centre of the wider end of the triangle. Roll the croissant from the wider end towards the thinner end, ensuring the thin point is at the bottom to prevent it from popping up during baking. If any cheese has fallen out, simply tuck it back in.
5. Place the prepared croissant on a baking tray, and repeat the process with the remaining croissant dough.
6. Brush the top of each croissant with the remaining garlic butter. Grate some parmesan over the top of the croissants.
7. Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until they turn golden brown. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute, then dig in!
