If you’re craving the buttery, flaky goodness of a croissant but need a gluten-free option, you’re in for a treat! Today, I’m sharing a recipe that’s not only inventive and delicious but also became a viral trend on TikTok: Crispy Rice Paper Croissants. This creative twist on the classic French pastry has taken social media by storm, and for good reason—it’s made without gluten (and without mess) but still packed with all the delightful flavors and textures we love.
Now, let’s be honest: these rice paper croissants aren’t exactly like traditional croissants. You won’t get the same buttery layers, but what they lack in authenticity, they make up for in versatility and taste. They’re light, crisp, and can be customized in so many ways to create the perfect little treat for breakfast or any time of day.
The magic of this recipe lies in rice paper, a versatile ingredient that, when layered and baked, achieves a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Whether you enjoy them plain, dusted with sugar, or filled with your favorite spread, these croissants offer endless possibilities for personalization. Make sure to buy gluten-free certified rice paper (like these one) if you are baking the croissants for a coeliac person.
What I love most about these rice paper croissants is how easy they are to make. There’s no need for the time-consuming process of laminating dough or worrying about rising times. Instead, you can whip up a batch of these crispy delights in no time, enjoying the same comforting taste with a fraction of the effort. If you have an air fryer, it’s the perfect last minute snack.
So, grab your rice paper, and let’s bake up some crispy, golden goodness that everyone can enjoy! Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a unique appetizer, these rice paper croissants are sure to impress.
Crispy rice paper croissants
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minutesEasy recipe for rice paper croissants as seen on TikTok.
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Ingredients
1,5 tbsp butter (20 g)
5 tbsp any milk (75 g)
12 rice papers
3 tbsp sugar
2 medium eggs
0,5 tsp cinnamon powder
0,5 tsp baking powder
filling of your choice (jam, peanut butter, chocolate…)
How to
- Pre-heat the oven at 350°F / 170°C.
- In a plate large enough to accommodate the rice papers, mix the eggs with milk, only 2 tbsp of sugar, melted butter baking powder and sugar. Add cinnamon if you like, or any other spices like vanilla or cardamom.
- Dip the rice paper in the egg mixture one by one, leave for few seconds then transfer to a cutting board. Overlap 3 rice papers, individually dipped.
- Cut the rice papers (with a knife or scissor) in 3 parts, leaving a middle triangle and two side parts. Check the gallery pics in the introduction for reference.
- Overlap the 3 parts as illustrated in the gallery pic n 4 and optionally place a chunk of chocolate or some jam in the lower wider part. Then roll them like a croissant. Try your best to have two thinner edges on the sides and curve them toward the middle. Sprinkle with some more sugar on top.
- Transfer each croissant to a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in the pre-heated oven at 350°F / 170°C. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until you see the croissants are golden. Serve and enjoy straight away.
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Amazing treats, especially for those of us that haven’t been able to eat a croissant in decades!! These were super simple and delicious. As the other commenter noted I had to use a bit more milk in my batter in order for it to make the amount listed. I subbed in oat milk and miyoko’s dairy-free butter and they were delicious! Definitely worth experimenting with sweet and savory fillings! Thanks for the recipe!
My newfound breakfast treat. I saw the concept on TikTok and looked up a recipe and this one was well rated.
I wish I could only take away a half star because it is not flaky like a croissant and the recipe proportions didn’t cover 4 servings for me.
Other than that, this is a winner winner chicken dinner!!! Crunchy on the outside was nice. Chewy on the inside was different with the plain ones but I made a chocolate filled one and a cheese filled one. The cheese one really hot the spot. The chocolate one was life!
I will add a 1/2 Tb more of milk and 1/2 Tb flavored olive oil.
I’ll also fold the stuffed ones like an eggroll or rectangular pocket.
This recipe is fantastic.
I found it a great option for breakfast, too! I still have to try these with cheese but sounds like a good idea!