Raspberry Rose Lychee "Ispahan" Croissant
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Raspberry Rose Lychee "Ispahan" Croissant
Description
This recipe assembles a croissant dessert inspired by the Ispahan flavor profile combining raspberry, rose, and lychee notes. A raspberry rose compote is spread inside halved croissants, providing a soft, saucy fruit layer. A glazing sauce is prepared by mixing powdered sugar and lychee syrup, adjusted for consistency to coat the croissant’s surface smoothly. The glaze lends sweetness with lychee’s floral undertones and a gentle stickiness.
The croissant is then decorated with crushed freeze-dried raspberries and culinary rose petals for both visual appeal and texture contrast. The result is a pastry that pairs the flaky, buttery croissant with sharp berry flavor, subtle rose aroma, and exotic lychee sweetness. The dessert is served immediately to maintain croissant flakiness and freshness of the toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 batch raspberry compote with rose
- 4 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoon lychee syrup
- 2 croissants
Garnish:
- rose petals culinary
- freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- Make the raspberry rose compote.
Make the lychee glaze:
- Combine 4 tablespoon of powdered sugar with 4 teaspoon lychee syrup to a small bowl.
- Give it a stir.
- If the consistency is too loose, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Similarly, if it's too thick, adjust with a little more lychee syrup.
Assemble:
- Cut a croissant lengthwise in half.
- Spread 2 tablespoon of raspberry rose compote inside.
- Smear half the lychee glaze on the surface of the croissant.
- Decorate with crushed freeze-dried raspberries and rose petals.
- Repeat with the remaining croissant.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.