Obviously, dark and burnt croissants are clear features of overcooking (which can also result in a dryer bite), thus it became painfully obvious which pastry offering ought to be number 1 on our list.

Stuffed and topped croissants, such as almond croissants piped with almond cream in the center, are a popular patisserie trick to dress up day-old baked goods. Burnt Honey-Orange Tuiles ...

The beauty of this cookie-brittle hybrid is that you can make it with any croissant—homemade or store-bought. To get thin, even slices, freeze the croissants for about 15 minutes before slicing.

La Chatelaine ($3.95) The butter croissant at La Chatelaine delivers on the promise of its name, with an ultra-buttery flavor that can be tasted as strongly in the crispy outer layers as it could ...