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Strawberry Shortcake Custard Cream Croissant Stack

A layered dessert made with buttery croissants, vanilla custard, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 6 croissants
Custard
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup sugar
Cream Layer
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Fruit
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake ring or dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare strawberries and let macerate.
  2. Cook vanilla custard until thick.
  3. Whip cream until fluffy.
  4. Layer croissants, custard, cream, and strawberries.
  5. Chill and serve.

Notes

Best served chilled for clean layers.