Description
A delightful Croissant Mosaic Cake featuring layers of buttery croissants, rich cream filling, and fresh fruits, topped with a luscious caramel glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 large croissants (day-old works best), sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese, softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Extra fresh berries (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Croissant Base: Slice croissants in half and brush lightly with melted butter. Arrange in layers inside a springform pan or cake ring, pressing gently to create an even “mosaic” of buttery pastry layers.
- Make the Cream Filling: Beat heavy cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and honey until smooth. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fluffy and well combined.
- Layer the Cake: Spread a layer of cream filling over the croissant base. Add a mix of sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and orange segments. Add another layer of croissants, then more cream and fruit. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of croissants.
- Make the Caramel Glaze: In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in butter until melted, then carefully whisk in cream. Add a pinch of salt and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Garnish & Serve: Decorate with fresh berries and mint leaves. Dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve chilled or slightly cooled for the best texture.
Notes
- Day-old croissants work best for this recipe.
- Feel free to substitute fruits based on seasonal availability.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding more honey to the cream filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg