Which croissants are handy for different hosts?

Hosts short on preparation time

Want to serve something with breakfast or brunch at your barbecue without an extra baking session? Look for ready-to-eat croissants, such as the fresh butter croissant sold individually by ALDI.

Hosts who want to serve warm croissants

If you have space in your oven or air fryer, you can choose a bake-at-home product. Read the instructions for the exact product and plan a baking session around preparing the other dishes.

Hosts whose guests need to check ingredients

Check the label of every variety you choose. For example, Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in its plant-based croissants, and also warns that the product may contain milk.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to serve the croissants straight away, bake them briefly or shape them from dough yourself. Then check the pack size and label against your guests’ needs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Serving straight away Check whether the croissants are ready to eat or need to be prepared first. If I need the oven for other dishes, I want to be able to serve them without an extra baking session. Around 43% of consumers prioritise convenience when serving straight away.
Serving warm and pack size Compare the number of croissants with the preparation method and the time needed in the oven or air fryer. For a planned brunch, I want to be able to serve warm croissants without the baking session clashing with the barbecue. For around 29% of consumers, serving them warm is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact variety. If a guest has specific dietary requirements, I want to know what the croissants contain and what traces they may contain. Around 28% of consumers prioritise checking ingredients.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking of ‘medium sliced’ as a type of croissant

    The Voedingscentrum classifies croissants as small bread products, distinct from ordinary bread. So if you need sliced bread, you’ll need to look for a different type of product.

    Decide whether you want to serve individual croissants, mini croissants or actual sliced bread, and search for that type of product.

  • Not factoring baking time into your barbecue plans

    A bake-at-home product takes up oven or air fryer space that you may also need for other dishes. PLUS gives instructions for preparing its butter croissants in both an oven and an air fryer; Danerolles Original is dough that you shape first.

    Read the instructions for the product you choose and plan a separate baking session, or choose a ready-to-eat croissant if you don’t have the space.

  • Assuming plant-based means allergen-free

    Jumbo says its plant-based croissants contain wheat and gluten and may contain milk. So the term ‘plant-based’ doesn’t answer every question about allergens.

    Check both the ingredients and the warnings on the current label for the exact product.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

A place to compare dough options such as Danerolles Original.

  • Albert Heijn lists a pack of Danerolles Original dough for six croissants, with baking instructions for that specific product.
  • Check the current label: the ingredient and preparation information applies to this specific variety.

Jumbo

Offers different types of croissants, including mini and plant-based varieties.

  • Its croissant range includes packs with different numbers of croissants.
  • Check the preparation method and allergens for each variety; the product type alone doesn’t tell you enough.

PLUS

Worth considering if you’re looking for butter croissants with oven or air fryer instructions.

  • PLUS recommends baking its butter croissants in the oven for 4–6 minutes at 200 °C, or in a preheated air fryer for 4 minutes at 180 °C.
  • Don’t automatically apply those timings to croissants from another brand or a different variety.

Dirk

Among its products, you’ll find 1 de Beste butter croissants in a pack of four.

  • Dirk lists four croissants in this variety, with a combined weight of 180 g.
  • Read the product-specific preparation and label information before finalising your serving plans.

ALDI

An option if you’re looking for a fresh butter croissant sold individually in store.

  • ALDI offers its butter croissant as a fresh product available to buy in store.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the product in store.

Lidl

An in-store option for a butter croissant.

  • Lidl says this croissant is made with butter and is only available in store.
  • Read the current ingredient and allergen information before choosing it for your guests.

Croissants for your barbecue on Joybuy

These two packs of butter croissants are options if you want to have croissants ready for a barbecue: one contains four regular croissants and the other contains mini croissants. Before buying either pack, check whether the croissants are ready to eat or need to be prepared first.

g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g

g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g

A pack of four croissants could be a good fit if you’re preparing something for a small group. Check the preparation instructions before planning when to serve them, and read the current label if any of your guests need to check for allergens.

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G'woon mini butter croissants, 200 g

G'woon mini butter croissants, 200 g

The mini size is a good choice if you’d like to serve smaller croissants at brunch or with drinks and nibbles at your barbecue. Check the pack to see how to serve or prepare them, and read the ingredients and allergen information if your guests have specific dietary requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Are croissants the same as ‘medium sliced’ bread?

No. The Voedingscentrum classifies croissants as small bread products, distinct from ordinary bread. If you need slices for your barbecue, choose sliced bread separately.

Can bake-at-home croissants also go in the air fryer?

It depends on the exact product. PLUS recommends cooking its butter croissants in a preheated air fryer for 4 minutes at 180 °C, or in the oven for 4–6 minutes at 200 °C. For any other variety, follow the instructions on its own packaging.

Are plant-based croissants also milk-free?

Not necessarily. Jumbo says its plant-based croissants may contain milk. If someone has a milk allergy, check the current allergen information on the exact pack.

Does every croissant contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the product category alone. Check the ingredients list of the croissants you want to buy to see whether iodised salt is listed.