These Balsamic Croissant Swirls turn buttery croissant dough into an easy savoury bake with a sweet-and-tangy balsamic flavour. They are quick enough for an informal lunch or snack but look smart enough to serve as part of a buffet, brunch spread or party table.
Keep the dough chilled until you are ready to assemble the swirls, as cold dough is easier to roll and slice neatly. Avoid overfilling: a thin, even layer gives you defined spirals and helps prevent the filling from escaping during baking. Leave a little space between each swirl on the baking tray because the pastry will expand.
Serve the swirls warm while the pastry is crisp, either on their own or alongside a simple green salad. They also work well as a savoury addition to a picnic or lunchbox once cooled completely.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat them briefly in the oven or air fryer rather than the microwave if you want to restore some of the pastry crispness. They are at their best on the day they are baked.
Quick and easy, buttery and tangy, these croissant swirls are the perfect brunch snack.
Bake according to dough packet instructions, until golden brown, and top with a little more of the butter mix, before serving warm.
