Apple Goat Cheese Croissant Sandwich (Print View)

Buttery croissants with tangy goat cheese, crisp apples, arugula and honey for a light, elegant lunch or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 fresh croissants, halved horizontally

02 - 4.2 ounces goat cheese, softened

03 - 1 large apple, thinly sliced

04 - 1 small handful arugula or baby spinach

05 - 2 tablespoons honey or fig jam (optional)

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

07 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

01 - Slice croissants in half horizontally using a bread knife.

02 - Evenly spread softened goat cheese onto the bottom half of each croissant.

03 - Arrange thin apple slices over the goat cheese layer.

04 - Drizzle honey or fig jam over apples, if using.

05 - Top with arugula or baby spinach and season with freshly ground black pepper.

06 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans for additional texture, if desired.

07 - Close with the croissant tops and gently press.

08 - Serve at once, or wrap and refrigerate sandwiches for up to 2 hours.

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There’s a playful contrast between the sweetness of apples and the tang of goat cheese that will catch you off guard in the best way.
It takes all of ten minutes and looks like you’ve gone out of your way for your lunch or brunch guests.

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If you don’t soften the goat cheese first, it can tear the croissant or stubbornly cling to your knife.
Slightly toasting the croissants elevates their flavor and keeps them from going soggy with the cheese and apples.

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Letting the goat cheese stand at room temperature makes for the creamiest, easiest spread.
A flick of black pepper over the greens is that finishing touch restaurant sandwiches never skip.