Turkey Brie Croissant with Strawberries & Basil
Indulgent yet balanced—and it comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you can find anywhere.
Equipment
- Grill pan
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 whole (8-oz.) round Brie cheese, rind trimmed
- 3 pcs croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tbsp red pepper jelly
- 8 ounces smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
- 8 pcs fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced (about 8 medium strawberries)
- ½ cup arugula
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 pcs strawberries, halved (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brie. Trim and discard the rind from the Brie cheese. Slice the Brie into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and set aside.
- Toast the Croissants. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the croissant halves cut-side down and toast for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and lightly crisp.
- Add Butter and JellySpread about 1½ teaspoons of red pepper jelly on one side of each croissant half. Brush the outer sides lightly with melted butter.
- Assemble the Sandwiches. Layer the croissants evenly with:Smoked turkey breastBrie slices (placed directly on the warm turkey so they soften slightly)Fresh basil leavesSliced strawberriesArugula
- Serve. Close the croissants gently. Serve immediately, garnished with halved strawberries if desired.
Notes
Nutrition per serving (estimated): 683 kcal · 42g fat (25g saturated) · 33g carbohydrates · 4g fiber · 8g sugar · 43g protein · 1004mg sodium · 187mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed; treat as an estimate.