Prickly Pear Lime Croissant Muffins
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Prickly Pear Lime Croissant Muffins

Prickly Pear Lime Croissant Muffins

Vibrant Prickly Pear Yogurt Mousse filling takes this croissant muffin to new heights.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 muffin)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Prickly Pear Yogurt Mousse
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Low-fat vanilla yogurt
8 oz
1 cup
Whipped topping
8 oz
2 2/3 cups
Lime juice
1 Tbsp
Lime zest
2 tsp
Prickly pear syrup
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Egg, large, whole
2 oz
1 each
Water, cool
1 Tbsp
Finishing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Granulated sugar
8 oz
1 cup
Prep
  1. Place croissants on parchment-lined sheet pan; thaw in cooler overnight.
Prickly Pear Yogurt Mousse
  1. Whisk together yogurt and whipped topping in large stainless steel bowl until light and airy.
  2. Fold in lime juice, lime zest and prickly pear syrup until well combined; store covered in refrigerator until ready to use.
Assembly
  1. Slice thawed dough in half cross-wise, then fold narrow end under wider end and pinch together to seal.
  2. Place each piece in greased popover pan with pinched seam side down; let proof on open rack at room temperature until double in size (approx. 2 hours).
  3. Whisk together egg and water; brush over dough and bake as directed below.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
325°F
16-20 minutes
Standard Oven
375°F
18-22 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 8 minutes of baking.
Finishing
  1. Allow croissants cool in pan for 5 minutes then carefully remove and toss in granulated sugar; allow to cool completely.
  2. Carefully cut out a small hole in middle of each croissant top; remove piece to hollow out croissant.
  3. Pipe approx. 1.5 oz Prickly Pear Yogurt Mousse into center of each croissant, allowing mousse to show on top.

  • Garnish with prickly pear jelly candy and lime zest if desired.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 muffin
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
120
% Daily Value
Total Fat
14g
21%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
280mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
16%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
26g
Protein
6g
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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