Apple Goat Cheese Croissant (Printable)
Buttery croissants with goat cheese, crisp apple, arugula and honey for a light, elegant lunch or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread & Cheese
01 - 4 fresh croissants, halved horizontally
02 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, softened
→ Fruits & Greens
03 - 1 large apple, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small handful arugula or baby spinach
→ Additional Flavorings
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or fig jam (optional)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Using a bread knife, carefully slice each croissant in half horizontally.
02 - Evenly spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese onto the cut side of each bottom croissant half.
03 - Arrange thin slices of apple over the goat cheese, distributing evenly across each croissant base.
04 - Drizzle with honey or fig jam for a touch of sweetness, if desired.
05 - Top with a layer of arugula or baby spinach and finish with freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor, if using.
07 - Close each sandwich with the top half of the croissant.
08 - Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before enjoying.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The blend of creamy goat cheese and tart apple tastes like a chef’s secret you stumbled upon by accident.
- These come together in ten minutes, but somehow feel totally fancy (trust me, everyone will beg for the recipe).
02 -
- One time I rushed and used cold goat cheese—it tore the croissant and frustrated me to no end.
- Warming the croissants for a minute in the oven actually helps infuse all the flavors and keeps them from being too soft to handle.
03 -
- Room temperature goat cheese is key for smooth, effortless spreading that won’t tear delicate croissants.
- Use a serrated bread knife, not a chef’s knife, for perfect, intact croissant halves every time.