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How to Eat Croissants Download ArticleExplore this Article methods Ingredients 1 Eating Plain Croissants 2 Pairing Croissants with Fillings and Spreads 3 Making a Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Other Sections Questions & Answers Video Things You'll Need Related Articles References Article Summary Co-authored by Quynh La
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This article was co-authored by Quynh La. Quynh La is a Professional Baker and the Owner of Sugar Bakery & Cafe in Seattle, Washington. With over seven years of experience, she specializes in baking cakes, cookies, croissants, and bread. Quynh holds an AAS in Culinary Arts from South Seattle College and a second AAS in Specialty Desserts & Bread from Seattle Central College. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 170,554 times.
Croissants are a traditional French pastry, best enjoyed at breakfast time fresh and on their own, or accompanied by coffee. If you’ve ever eaten a croissant, you know how messy they can be! There are many ways to eat a plain croissant on its own to avoid getting crumbs all over yourself and butter on your fingers, or for a more complete meal you can even make them into a delicious breakfast sandwich!
Ingredients
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
1 croissant
2 eggs
1 slice of ham
1 slice of cheddar cheese
1 tbsp (14 g) of butter or cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Makes 1 serving
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Method 1 Method 1 of 3:
Eating Plain Croissants
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1 Enjoy a croissant warm or at room temperature but always fresh-baked. It’s just as tasty to eat a croissant toasted or at room temperature. Heat a croissant up in the oven or a toaster oven at home, or eat them at room temperature on-the-go.
Put a croissant in the oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 5 minutes to heat it up.
2 Wrap a napkin around the bottom half of the croissant. Get a large enough napkin to fit around the whole croissant. Wrap it around the bottom half of the croissant and eat it from the top down.[1]XResearch source
Good croissants are very buttery and flaky, so use a napkin to avoid making a mess and keep your fingers grease-free.
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3 Peel off the top center part of the croissant and eat it first. Hold down the two ends of the croissant with the thumb and index fingers of one hand. Tear off the middle top layer with your other hand and enjoy the crunchiest part of the croissant.[2]XResearch source
Try to do this on a plate if you can to catch crumbs.
4 Tear the croissant apart into 3 sections for a different way to eat it. Look at where the croissant is naturally divided into 3 sections and tear them apart from each other on a plate. Eat each piece separately over the plate to catch the crumbs.[3]XResearch source
This method works well to avoid a mess if you don’t have a napkin.
5 Use a fork and knife to cut apart the croissant as an alternative to tearing it. Put the croissant on a plate. Hold a fork and knife in whichever hand you prefer for each, and cut the croissant apart bite-by-bite.[4]XResearch source
This is the least messy way to eat a croissant and to keep your hands clean.
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Pairing Croissants with Fillings and Spreads
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1 Dunk a croissant in coffee before each bite for a delicious pick-me-up. Tear the croissant apart and dip it into a cup of coffee of your choice, such as black coffee or a cappuccino. Eat the whole bite right away.[5]XResearch source
Don’t hold the croissant in the coffee too long, or it will become soggy and fall apart.
2 Try spreading salted butter on a croissant to complement its buttery flavors. Cut or tear the croissant into pieces and butter them up before each bite. The salted butter will enhance the already buttery flavor of croissants.[6]XResearch source
You can still dunk the croissant in coffee with butter on it if you want.
3 Fill a croissant with fresh fruit and whipped cream for a sweet treat. Cut up some fruit of your choice like strawberries or peaches. Slice a croissant in half and stuff the fruit inside, top it with whipped cream, and eat it.[7]XResearch source
Don’t cut the croissant all the way through. Think of it like a hot dog bun and leave it connected on one side so that it can hold all the fruit and whipped cream easily.
4 Try spreading some Nutella on a croissant. Cut the croissant in half and spread Nutella on both halves. Put the halves back together and eat it like a sandwich.[8]XResearch source
You can add fruit like strawberries to this pairing as well for a variation.
5 Experiment with different cheeses to pair with your croissant. Try out different cheeses such as brie or cheddar and put them inside a croissant like a sandwich. Cheese is always good with a croissant and you’re sure to find a pairing you like![9]XResearch source
You can drizzle honey on the cheese to create a delicious sweet and savory croissant.
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Making a Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
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1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 C) and heat up a frying pan. Put a frying pan on the stovetop and set the burner to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp (14 g) of butter or cooking oil to the frying pan.[10]XResearch source
Keep an eye on the butter or oil to make sure it doesn’t start to burn. Lower the heat if it starts to smoke.
2 Whisk together 2 eggs in a bowl with a fork. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Add anything else you like in your scrambled eggs.[11]XResearch source
Add some shredded cheddar cheese to the eggs for an extra-cheesy breakfast sandwich.
3 Scramble the eggs in the frying pan for 2-3 minutes with a spatula. Stir the eggs frequently to scramble them evenly. Remove the frying pan from the heat when they are completely cooked.[12]XResearch source
Substitute 1 fried egg for the scrambled eggs if you want.
4 Slice a croissant in half and place the two parts on a baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to cut the croissant into two even top and bottom halves. Place them side-by-side in the middle of the baking sheet.[13]XResearch source
Try to use a fresh-baked croissant from a bakery so you end up with a crispy and fresh breakfast sandwich.
5 Layer 1 slice of ham, 2 scrambled eggs, and 1 slice of cheese in the croissant. Lay down the slice of ham first on the bottom half of the croissant. Pile the scrambled eggs on top of the ham and top it off with the slice of cheese.[14]XResearch source
Don’t put the top half of the croissant on the sandwich yet. It will toast better if you leave it off.
You can substitute bacon for the ham if you prefer.
6 Bake the croissant for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and it is toasted. Keep an eye on the sandwich as it bakes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven when the croissant starts to get crispy and the cheese starts to bubble.[15]XResearch source
Remember that baking time for different ovens can vary. Set the timer to 10 minutes but make sure to check on the sandwich every few minutes to keep it from burning.
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Co-authored by: Quynh La Professional Baker This article was co-authored by Quynh La. Quynh La is a Professional Baker and the Owner of Sugar Bakery & Cafe in Seattle, Washington. With over seven years of experience, she specializes in baking cakes, cookies, croissants, and bread. Quynh holds an AAS in Culinary Arts from South Seattle College and a second AAS in Specialty Desserts & Bread from Seattle Central College. This article has been viewed 170,554 times. 47 votes - 74% Co-authors: 4Updated: June 24, 2024 Views: 170,554 Categories: Pastries | Eating TechniquesArticle SummaryX
Croissants make a delicious breakfast or snack. They're best served warm, so heat your croissants in the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or cut them in half and heat them in a toaster. Once your croissant is warmed up, spread some butter or chocolate spread on it, or dip it in some hot coffee for a delicious pick-me-up. You can also fill your croissant with whipped cream and fresh fruit like bananas, strawberries, or peaches. For a more filling option, cut your croissant in half, then fill it with scrambled egg, ham, and cheese, and bake it for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For more tips, including how to avoid making a mess when eating a croissant with your hands, read on!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Enjoy a croissant warm or at room temperature but always fresh-baked. It’s just as tasty to eat a croissant toasted or at room temperature. Heat a croissant up in the oven or a toaster oven at home, or eat them at room temperature on-the-go. 
2 Wrap a napkin around the bottom half of the croissant. Get a large enough napkin to fit around the whole croissant. Wrap it around the bottom half of the croissant and eat it from the top down.[1] 
3 Peel off the top center part of the croissant and eat it first. Hold down the two ends of the croissant with the thumb and index fingers of one hand. Tear off the middle top layer with your other hand and enjoy the crunchiest part of the croissant.[2] 
4 Tear the croissant apart into 3 sections for a different way to eat it. Look at where the croissant is naturally divided into 3 sections and tear them apart from each other on a plate. Eat each piece separately over the plate to catch the crumbs.[3] 
5 Use a fork and knife to cut apart the croissant as an alternative to tearing it. Put the croissant on a plate. Hold a fork and knife in whichever hand you prefer for each, and cut the croissant apart bite-by-bite.[4] 
1 Dunk a croissant in coffee before each bite for a delicious pick-me-up. Tear the croissant apart and dip it into a cup of coffee of your choice, such as black coffee or a cappuccino. Eat the whole bite right away.[5] 
2 Try spreading salted butter on a croissant to complement its buttery flavors. Cut or tear the croissant into pieces and butter them up before each bite. The salted butter will enhance the already buttery flavor of croissants.[6] 
3 Fill a croissant with fresh fruit and whipped cream for a sweet treat. Cut up some fruit of your choice like strawberries or peaches. Slice a croissant in half and stuff the fruit inside, top it with whipped cream, and eat it.[7] 
4 Try spreading some Nutella on a croissant. Cut the croissant in half and spread Nutella on both halves. Put the halves back together and eat it like a sandwich.[8] 
5 Experiment with different cheeses to pair with your croissant. Try out different cheeses such as brie or cheddar and put them inside a croissant like a sandwich. Cheese is always good with a croissant and you’re sure to find a pairing you like![9] 
1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 C) and heat up a frying pan. Put a frying pan on the stovetop and set the burner to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp (14 g) of butter or cooking oil to the frying pan.[10] 
2 Whisk together 2 eggs in a bowl with a fork. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Add anything else you like in your scrambled eggs.[11] 
3 Scramble the eggs in the frying pan for 2-3 minutes with a spatula. Stir the eggs frequently to scramble them evenly. Remove the frying pan from the heat when they are completely cooked.[12] 
4 Slice a croissant in half and place the two parts on a baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to cut the croissant into two even top and bottom halves. Place them side-by-side in the middle of the baking sheet.[13] 
5 Layer 1 slice of ham, 2 scrambled eggs, and 1 slice of cheese in the croissant. Lay down the slice of ham first on the bottom half of the croissant. Pile the scrambled eggs on top of the ham and top it off with the slice of cheese.[14] 
6 Bake the croissant for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and it is toasted. Keep an eye on the sandwich as it bakes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven when the croissant starts to get crispy and the cheese starts to bubble.[15] 
Community Answer They are quite lovely heated, but they can be eaten cold. It all depends on your preference and resources, really. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 21