Can I make these cheesy croissants in advance and reheat them?

Yes, you can make them up to two days in advance. Store them in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven at 150°C for 10 minutes.

Can I make the hot honey less spicy?

Absolutely! Use less chili pepper or omit the chili flakes altogether for a milder version.

Do I have to use a heart-shaped baking tin?

No, a round or square baking pan works perfectly too. The heart makes it extra Valentine's Day-themed, but it's not a must.

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Emmentaler melts nicely, but you can also use mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavour.

Cheesy love croissants with hot honey

Name: Cheesy love croissants with hot honey
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cans of ready-made croissant dough; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 150 g grated Emmental cheese; Extra: 1 yolk and a little milk or water (for the yolk); Butter and flour (for greasing the baking tin); 250 ml liquid honey; 2 fresh chili peppers; ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes

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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like warm, crispy cheesy croissants with a spicy touch. You can easily make these delicious braided rolls yourself with croissant dough and a lot of love. Serve them as a romantic breakfast, at a brunch, or as a surprising aperitif snack with a glass of bubbles. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy moment with your loved one.

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 2

Croissant braid
2 cans of ready-made croissant dough
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
150 g grated Emmental cheese
Extra: 1 yolk and a little milk or water (for the yolk)
Butter and flour (for greasing the baking tin)

Hot honey
250 ml liquid honey
2 fresh chili peppers
½ teaspoon dried chili flakes

2 cans of ready-made croissant dough
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
150 g grated Emmental cheese
Extra: 1 yolk and a little milk or water (for the yolk)
Butter and flour (for greasing the baking tin)

250 ml liquid honey
2 fresh chili peppers
½ teaspoon dried chili flakes

Make it veggie!

Simply omit the meat filling like ham. Add extra vegetables like grilled zucchini or bell peppers if desired.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Preheat the oven to 175°C (top and bottom heat). Grease a heart-shaped baking tin with butter and dust lightly with flour.

Roll the first can of croissant dough open lengthwise and cut it vertically into two equal pieces.

Mix the egg yolk, tomato paste and grated cheese until smooth. If it is too thick, add a little egg white.

Brush the top of one half of the dough with one half of the mixture and place the other half on top. Press gently.

Cut the dough into two wide strips. Cut each end into three strips, but leave the top attached so you can braid it. Make nice braids.

Place the first braid in the shape of a half heart shape in your greased baking pan (or make a round shape). Repeat with the second braid for the other side. Place the slices of cheese on top.

Repeat everything with the second can of croissant dough and the rest of the mixture: fill, braid and place on top of the first layer.

Beat a little egg yolk with a dash of water or milk and lightly brush the top. Grate some extra Emmental cheese over the top.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.

Let it cool for a few minutes on a wire rack, but serve it preferably lukewarm with a spicy drizzle of hot honey.

Tips

Finish it off with a slice of ham or an extra slice of cheese when serving, for some extra filling.
No heart shape? Feel free to use a round or square baking tin, that's just as delicious.
You can steep your hot honey a day in advance to intensify the flavours even more.
You can also serve this at brunch, with a cup of coffee instead of bubbles.
Want it less spicy? Skip the chili and just use honey.