This Viral Flat Croissant offers a new twist on the traditional flaky French pastry. Made with croissant dough, butter, and sugar, it boasts a sugary, cookie-like taste.
Originating from Seoul, the recipe for the viral flat croissant has taken the world by storm. Thanks to TikTok, it is now famous globally like dalgona coffee, dalgona candy, or baked feta pasta.
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These croissants have an unusual texture and have become a viral sensation due to their unique shape and irresistible texture.
Viral flat croissants are a modern way to enjoy a classic favorite. Plus, this viral recipe is an excellent way to use up day-old croissants. What people love most about this recipe is the endless ways to customize it.
Croissants are popular French pastries known for their fluffy, flaky, and airy texture. Each bite of a croissant features decadent, buttery, and bouncy layers. However, this latest flat croissant trend transforms the croissant into a flat and less fluffy pastry.
Can’t find flat croissants in your local bakeries? No worries. The great news is that you can turn your regular croissants into flat ones.
Seeing everyone create this intentionally pressed down and compressed version of the croissant, I couldn’t resist trying it myself. All I can say is that this flat croissant is definitely a gourmet variation of the traditional croissant.
Whether you love trying viral recipes, adore pastries, or both, this flat croissant recipe is sure to impress. If you already have your croissants ready, flattening them takes only a few minutes.
Try this trendy take on the traditional croissant and bring a touch of gourmet taste to your table. This is how you can replicate this trend at home.
What I liked about this Flat Croissant
The flat croissant
✔️ is crisp and buttery
✔️ tastes like a crunchy cookie
✔️ is a crunch in every bite
✔️ cooks in just a few minutes
✔️ can be made using any toppings
✔️ is super fun to make
✔️ is loved by both kids and adults
✔️ is easily customizable
Ingredients
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Croissant: I have used store-bought croissants, but you can also bake your own.
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Butter: I prefer to use salted butter in this recipe, as it balances the sweet flavors.
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Sugar: I have used brown sugar; however, you can use white sugar or any other sugar of your choice. You can also use honey or maple syrup while baking or toasting in a pan.
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Melted chocolate: I have used melted dark chocolate for coating on the side; you can also use white chocolate mixed with your favorite color. Chocolate coating is optional.
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Sprinkles: Used for garnishing.
How to Make Viral Flat Croissants
Making Flat Croissants is very simple. Start by flattening them with a rolling pin or pressing them under a heavy weight. Then coat them with a mix of butter and sugar, or butter and honey. Bake or pan-fry them until they are crispy and golden on both sides.
Dip them in chocolate coating, or dress them up with any frosting or toppings of your choice. They also taste superb on their own.
Variation
You can also poke a hole in a fluffy croissant, pipe in melted chocolate, vanilla cream, or almond cream into the center, then flatten and toast them in a waffle maker or panini maker.
Serving Suggestions
These flat croissants are best enjoyed when cooled, as they are crispiest after cooling. Serve them with a cup of coffee, strawberry milkshake, or strawberry milk for a classic breakfast or as a gourmet brunch option.
Viral Flat Croissant (Step-by-step photo instructions)
For making Viral Flat Croissant
- Place parchment paper on a flat surface, and flatten the croissant with a rolling pin to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Alternatively, you can press it down under heavy weight to smash it.
- Mix together butter and sugar until it is pale and fluffy. Spread the butter-sugar mixture on both sides of the flattened croissants.
- Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Once hot, place the buttered croissant on it. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the croissant and press down with a weighted pan, then place more weight on top. The weight will press the croissant and keep it flat, helping it to crisp up as the sugar caramelizes.
- Cook until the sugar has caramelized and the croissant is golden. Flip it and repeat on the other side.
- Place the croissant on a cooling rack, and let them cool for 5-7 minutes or until the sugar has hardened. In the meantime, melt your chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave for one minute. Spread half of the melted chocolate over the croissant, or as much as you want. Place them on parchment paper, decorate with sprinkles, and place in the fridge for the melted chocolate to firm up.
Recipe Card
Viral Flat Croissant [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 6 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Breakfast | European | 3 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 374 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Viral Flat Croissant
- 3 croissants
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Melted chocolate for coating
- Sprinkles of your choice
- Parchment paper for rolling and roasting
INSTRUCTIONS:
For making Viral Flat Croissant
- Place parchment paper on a flat surface, and flatten the croissant with a rolling pin to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Alternatively, you can press it down under heavy weight to smash it.
- Mix together butter and sugar until it is pale and fluffy. Spread the butter-sugar mixture on both sides of the flattened croissants.
- Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Once hot, place the buttered croissant on it. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the croissant and press down with a weighted pan, then place more weight on top. The weight will press the croissant and keep it flat, helping it to crisp up as the sugar caramelizes.
- Cook until the sugar has caramelized and the croissant is golden. Flip it and repeat on the other side.
- Place the croissant on a cooling rack, and let them cool for 5-7 minutes or until the sugar has hardened. In the meantime, melt your chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave for one minute. Spread half of the melted chocolate over the croissant, or as much as you want. Place them on parchment paper, decorate with sprinkles, and place in the fridge for the melted chocolate to firm up.
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NOTES:
- If your croissant has hardened, microwave it for 10-15 seconds before flattening.
- Instead of cooking in a skillet, you can also use an oven for toasting the flat croissants.
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