I leave Dallas today and fly to Madison to begin our house hunting trip! It’s been a crazy, stressful few weeks and the stress is going to continue but I am resting knowing these things:
- We have great friends who love my family and have been praying for us and my mother and sister
- A home is where you make it
- God is in control; we just have to trust
- I have a few jars of this caramel to get me through the tough times 🙂
The overwhelming support from friends and family has been wonderful. We are so thankful; there are no words. And each time I visited my mother in the hospital, there was a new plant, new orchids, vase with fresh flowers or a big ass box of fresh, sweet white peaches.
Her hospital room is filled with love.
I think it’s when things like this happen, that we realize how much we have, how precious life and health are and how awesome and supportive friends and family can be. It’s been an emotional few weeks but – for my mom and sister- I think/hope/pray we are past the hard stuff and are moving into recovery.
Each morning in Dallas, I’ve been baking (my peace/my therapy) and my little nieces and nephews have been helping. It’s been fun and when I received my jars of Farmstead Goat’s Milk Caramel from Fat Toad Farm, I wanted to re-create this delicious baked dessert I had here in Dallas at Cane Rosso, their Bella Pesca. . Vanilla bean mascarpone, caramelized peaches, sea salt and caramel on a homemade pizza-like crust. Freaking delicious. But I am not in my kitchen and didn’t have a pastry cutter so opted for a quick recipe I knew would work out well.
Peach Croissants!
Peach Croissants
Ingredients
- 1-2 fresh sweet peaches depending on the size; sliced thin
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3-4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry; thawed
- mascarpone; 1/2 container
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- Egg wash: 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- Caramel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pit. Slice each peach half into 6-7 slices. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry. Mix together the mascarpone and honey and spread onto the puff pastry sheet.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet in half vertically and then horizontally so you have 4 equal square pieces. Rotate a square so it looks like a diamond. Place 3-4 peach slices across the center of the diamond from left to right. Sprinkle about one-fourth of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the peach slices and the puff pastry. Grab the top and bottom corners and bring them to the center, pinching them together to seal them. Repeat the process with each of the remaining puff pastry squares.
- Place the croissants on the baking sheet. Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash. Bake for about 23-25 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly and then drizzle each peach croissant with caramel.
Adapted from the Peach Croissant recipe from the Sweet Savory Life cookbook by Alice Currah.
I’ve made these Peach Croissants before so the step-by-step photos are from my previous post.
The Giveaway!!
Now, this goat’s milk caramel isn’t like anything I have had before .. it’s creamier, lighter, the perfect balance of sweet and just delicious! And they have other amazing flavors too: Original, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon and Salted Bourbon! Can it get any better? and just so we can allow one lucky reader here to try this wonderful caramel, we are giving one jar away! See below for details and to enter.
carly carter says
Never tried it1 I’ve had goats milk butter but not this. I know it will taste amazing
rachel says
I haven’t but it looks delicious!
moss mills says
I have not tried it, but it looks so good!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I truly believe that in this life, you get back what you give. You and your family have had such an outpouring of warmth, love and support because you are amazing people who have given the same amount, if not more. I always look forward to your updates because I know in my heart that things will just keep getting better for your mom and sister. Thankfully you’ve had baking and all your adorable little kitchen helpers to keep minds off things. These peach croissants are amazing and a brilliant idea. I’ve been seeing so many peach recipes lately and I want to bake all of them! These are at the top of my list.
Barbara Bradford says
No, I have never tried goat’s caramel before. It sounds interesting though. Does it have the salty-like flavor of goat’s cheese? Now I really am curious…
Kate | Food Babbles says
These croissants are lovely!! I can’t wait to make these… Like as soon as possible. Probably tomorrow 😉 And for the giveaway entry, no I’ve never had goats milk caramel but I would love to try these!!
Sarah says
Oh wow. that caramel looks so dreamy! I have been thinking of your family and really hope all gets better. 🙂
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
Those croissants look so good! (And I have sooo many peaches on my counter right now…)
I’ve never tried goat’s milk caramel before, but I’d love to!
Krystina G says
That looks delish. We have never tried that caramel before but it looks fabulous!
Athena R says
Never tried it but would love to.
Margot C says
I never have; though I am BIG fan of goat’s milk cheese.
Elizabeth G. says
I’ve never tried goat’s milk caramel.
alisa says
no i have NOT tried goat’s milk caramel before but of course I would love to try!
Jean Layton says
Never tried goats milk caramel although I’ve been debating making some. I make regular caramel frequently for atop ice cream. This recipe looks amazing. I’ll have to try it out with gluten free pie dough instead. I’ve figured out how to make it nice and flaky
Sand says
Yes, I have and I love it!
Pamela Livingston says
never tried the goats milk carmel but would like to – the peach croissant recipe one I want to try
laurasmess says
These look amazing Alice. I love caramel, but I’ve never heard of the ‘fat toad’ brand before. Definitely will be on the look out from now onwards, mmm! Thanks for the croissant recipe. Nothing better than a fresh, crunchy pastry, straight out of the oven 🙂 Will be thinking of and praying for you and your family in the lead-up to the move xx
hipfoodiemom says
Thank you so much, Laura!!! 🙂 means so much!
Bonnie M says
Have not tried it, but it looks incredible!
meredith says
I havent tried goats milk caramel before
Amy L says
I’ve never tried goats milk caramel before, but as long as it’s caramel I know I will love it 🙂
Taylor Combs says
I love goat’s milk caramel. It’s richer somehow than usual caramel.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
You certainly used it well Alice! Canned peaches (or bananas) with dulce de leche were the mandatory easy dessert in every single household in this country when I was a kid. Love the idea of puff pastry and mascarpone! Hope things are turning out well in Madison my friend.
hipfoodiemom says
Awh, thank you Paula!! 🙂
Yashica says
No. I have never tried goat’s milk caramel before.
Wehaf says
I haven’t tried goat’s milk caramel before, but my sister has had this brand and she raved about it.
Ashleigh says
No, sounds perfect for fall apple treats though!
Jeffrey says
I’ve never tried it but it sounds tasty!
Jeannie S says
Nope, but would like to try. You make it look yummy.
Niki Shepherd says
Hi Alice! 🙂 I’ve never tried their delicious looking caramel, but it looks divine! I’m a sucker for caramel, ANY type of caramel! 🙂
dil says
Great recipe, so quick and easy to make and so delicious! I also added a pinch of cardamom in the sugar and cinnamon mixture and was very pleased with the result.
hipfoodiemom says
Hi there! I’m SO happy to hear this! Thank you for letting me know and so glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Vanessa says
I love croissants, specially if they are peach croissants with caramel sauce! I’m glad you’re mom is moving towards recovery! Thank goodness for family, friends, good health, and these peach caramel croissants!
hipfoodiemom says
Thank you, Vanessa!! Mom and my sister are both doing great! 🙂
Laura Dembowski says
I hope things get settled for you very quickly! This caramel will definitely help you through 🙂 I have actually always wanted to try it, and I think these croissants were a great way to use the caramel!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I hope the house hunting is going well – and I bet that caramel can get you through just about anything!! Hang in there doll !
hipfoodiemom says
Hey Megan! Thanks so much! Hey, question: I’ve had some people experience some problems when going to my homepage. Is this the latest post you saw when going to my homepage?