Stuffed croissant
10 min
Average: 5 (1 vote)

Savoury Croissant with Bayonne Ham PGI, Fig Jam, Stilton & Espelette Pepper

This French croissant recipe combines Bayonne Ham PGI, creamy Stilton, and a touch of sweet French fig jam for the ultimate gourmet snack. Sprinkled with Espelette Pepper PDO and fresh rocket, it’s a sweet-and-savoury twist on the classic croissant. A quick breakfast recipe with Stilton bringing in a mix&match British touch. 

Preparation time

5 min

Ingredients For

  • x 2
  • Bayonne Ham
    Bayonne Ham PGI
  • 60 g
  • 2 tsp (1 tsp per croissant)
  • PDO Espelette Pepper
    Piment d'Espelette PDO

Preparation

1

Melt the cheese: slice open lengthwise a buttery croissant, stuff with Stilton, and bake for 3–4 minutes at 180 °C until just melted. 

2

Add the filling: layer with a slice of Bayonne ham, a spoonful of fig jam, and a pinch of Espelette pepper. 

3

Enjoy warm: close the croissant, press gently, and enjoy immediately while warm and gooey. 

© Laura Jalbert

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