Vegan Croissant au Jambon
Delight in the flaky, buttery goodness of a classic French pastry—with a plant-based twist! This Vegan Croissant au Jambon recipe offers everything you love about the traditional ham-and-cheese croissant, but crafted entirely without animal products. Layers of golden, tender, homemade dough are folded with rich vegan butter, filled with savory slices of vegan ham and melty plant-based cheese, then baked to perfection. Brushed with aquafaba for a glossy finish, these croissants are impossibly crisp on the outside and decadently soft inside. Perfect for a sophisticated brunch, a cozy breakfast, or as a gourmet snack, these vegan ham and cheese croissants are as satisfying as they are impressive. With step-by-step instructions, you'll master the art of lamination while creating a pastry that’s both indulgent and cruelty-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g All-purpose flour
- 250 g Vegan butter
- 7 g Instant yeast
- 50 g Sugar
- 8 g Salt
- 250 ml Plant-based milk
- 8 slices Vegan ham slices
- 8 slices Vegan cheese slices
- 30 ml Aquafaba (chickpea water)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Warm the plant-based milk slightly and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
Roll out the dough into an elongated rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Place the vegan butter between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it into a thin, flat sheet that covers half of the dough.
Position the rolled-out vegan butter on one half of the dough and fold the other half over it, sealing the edges tightly.
Roll out the dough again into a rectangular shape. Fold it into thirds, like a letter, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Repeat the rolling and folding process twice more, allowing the dough to rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator each time.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle about 5mm thick. Cut the dough into 8 long triangles.
Place a slice of vegan ham and vegan cheese at the wide end of each triangle.
Roll each triangle from the wide end to the pointed end to form croissant shapes.
Place the rolled croissants on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the croissants with aquafaba to help them brown nicely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and flaky.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Vegan Croissant au Jambon warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.4 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.6 g | 768% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8921 mg | 388% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.2 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.4 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1893 mg | 146% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 1426 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
