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Desert roses in croissants
Do you have any croissants left over that are a little stale? Don't throw them away—use them to make these delicious croissant roses.
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Last modified on: November 1st 2026
For 12 pieces, you will need:
- 1
2 frenchs croissants - 2
50 g caster sugar - 3
120 g dark chocolate - Total weight: 290 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
20 min.
Resting
30 min.
Cooking
40 min.
All in all
1 hour 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Step 1
Choose 2 frenchs croissants that are at least a day old; there's no point in buying fresh croissants, since they're meant to be eaten as is.
Step 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Cut them in half crosswise, place them on a sheet of parchment paper laid out on a baking sheet...
Step 3 - ⌛ 30 min.
...and bake them for 30–40 minutes at 150°C (300°F).
They should be golden brown and completely dry.
They should be golden brown and completely dry.
Step 4 - ⌛ 10 min.
With 50 g caster sugar, make some light caramel...
Step 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
...and pour it, in a thin stream, over the half-croissants...
Step 6
...over their entire surface, if possible.
Let them cool.
Let them cool.
Step 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Break the half-crescent rolls apart with your hands to create a coarse crumb.
Step 8 - ⌛ 7 min.
Melt 120 g dark chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler.
Step 9 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pour the croissant crumbs into the melted chocolate...
Step 10 - ⌛ 1 min.
...and mix everything together.
Step 11 - ⌛ 5 min.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into small molds, such as muffin tins...
Step 12
... or silicone molds.
Step 13 - ⌛ 30 min.
Refrigerate until the "roses des sables" have set, then remove them from the pan.
Your crescent-shaped "roses des sables" are ready to enjoy.
Your crescent-shaped "roses des sables" are ready to enjoy.
Remarks
You can make this recipe with milk chocolate or even white chocolate.
Keeping: Several days in a closed box or jar.
Source: Homemade, based on a recipe by Benjamin Faure.
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Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 3 g RDI=5 % | 59 g RDI=22 % | 22 g RDI=31 % | 447 kcal RDI=22 % | 1,872 kJ RDI=22 % |
| Per piece | 1 g RDI=1 % | 14 g RDI=5 % | 5 g RDI=7 % | 108 kcal RDI=5 % | 452 kJ RDI=5 % |
| Whole recipe | 10 g RDI=15 % | 171 g RDI=65 % | 65 g RDI=89 % | 1,297 kcal RDI=65 % | 5,429 kJ RDI=65 % |
How much will it cost?
For 12 pieces
1.30 €
Per piece
0.15 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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Dark chocolate
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Caster sugar
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