By Yash Lakhan
November 4th, 2023
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A croissant is a popular French puff pastry known for its buttery, light and flaky texture. It is arguably the world's most popular pastry and is named after its crescent shape, which is called croissant in French. The popular croissant is believed to have originated in Austria and then later introduced to France by Austrian Bakers. It is perfect with a cup of coffee.
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In its original form, this flaky pastry is scrumptious and is prepared with a good amount of butter which is attributed to its buttery feel and texture.
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This variant is the best of both worlds. It combines chocolate and butter to create an irresistible pastry which is a must-have with your cup of coffee.
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Vanilla croissants are usually found in mini-size compared to the regular croissant. They are flavoured with Bourbon vanilla.
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These croissants are loaded with pistachios. The filling is prepared by blending sugar, eggs, and butter with roasted pistachios.
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Also known as almond croissants. The filling is made with almond cream and the pastry is garnished with sliced almonds.
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"Fromage" translates to cheese in French. These savoury croissants are filled with French cheese and are known for their savoury flavour.
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Packed with raisins filling or custard. It is sweet and flaky all ready to be enjoyed on its own. You can also pair it with tea or any hot beverage.
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