Croissants don’t need much dressing up at all, but I was feeling glutinous when I came up with the concept for this recipe, and it works. You could make this any time of year, swapping out the figs for citrus, apples or pears, bananas or berries.
Serves 4
x Jordan
For the croissants
4 fresh croissants
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp liquid honey
For the chantilly cream
2 cups heavy cream, chilled
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping
¼ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
A pinch of flaky sea salt
Zest of half an orange
6 fresh figs, cut into quarters
Using a rolling pin flatten the croissants until they are about 1cm thick
In a large non-stick heavy bottom pan, melt the butter.
Place the flattened croissants in the pan and allow to crispen up for 1 minute on each side.
Once both sides are crispy and golden, drizzle with the honey.
Take the croissants out of the pan and place on a cooling rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Next, make the chantilly cream. In the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment or using a hand held beater, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
To serve, place the croissants on plates and top with a generous dollop of the cream.
Scatter over some toasted almonds and freshly grated zest and fig segments.
Serve immediately.