For lots of small bites at a drinks party, mini croissant dough is a good fit. If you want warm croissants with less preparation, look for pre-baked options. You can serve a shop-bought croissant without preparing it at home, while dough gives you more freedom to choose the size and filling. Whichever option you choose, check the latest label for ingredients and allergens.
If you want to offer everyone a small bite, check how many you’ll get per pack. According to PLUS, Danerolles Party Mini dough makes 24 croissants; a roll of PLUS Butter Croissant Dough can be cut into at least six dough triangles.
Pre-baked croissants don’t need shaping. The label for PLUS Butter Croissants recommends 4–6 minutes in the oven at 200 °C or 4 minutes in the air fryer at 180 °C. Remember to allow time for preheating, too.
Ask guests in advance which ingredients they need to avoid, then check the exact packaging. The options described by PLUS list wheat or other cereals containing gluten and milk, among other ingredients; the small butter croissant also lists egg and carries a warning about possible traces of soya.
First decide whether you need small portions, clear ingredient information or minimal preparation. Then compare the packaging and cooking instructions for the specific croissant.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Small portions and variety | Check the number of pieces or how much dough you’ll get, as well as how much oven space you’ll need. | If I want to offer lots of guests a small bite each, the quantity needs to suit my drinks party. Around 42% of consumers prioritise small portions and variety. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest label for wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk, egg and warnings about possible allergens. | If guests avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s in each croissant. For around 33% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
| Preparation time | Compare the cooking instructions, equipment needed and any time required to shape the dough. | If the drinks party is about to start, I don’t want to be shaping croissants and waiting for them to bake. Around 25% of consumers prioritise minimal preparation. |
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that baker’s salt containing iodine may be used in bakery products. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt is not compulsory, so the product name won’t tell you which salt has been used.
Look for iodised salt in the ingredients list for your chosen croissant, or ask about the ingredients if it’s sold loose.
Danerolles Party Mini is dough that, according to PLUS, needs to bake for 12–15 minutes and must not be eaten raw. PLUS Butter Croissant Dough also needs to be cut and shaped.
Allow time to preheat the oven and shape the dough, too, and follow the instructions on the packaging.
Allergens vary from recipe to recipe. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk, among other ingredients, in its small butter croissant, as well as a warning about possible traces of soya.
Check the latest label and any warnings about possible allergens for every option you choose.
A pack of dough for 24 mini croissants serves a different purpose from a roll of dough that, according to PLUS, can be cut into at least six triangles.
Decide how many bites you want to serve, then compare the yield, size and preparation involved.
Albert Heijn’s range includes fresh, bake-off, frozen and mini croissants.
Jumbo’s online range includes mini, frozen, butter and plant-based croissant options.
Lidl’s product range includes a butter croissant.
ALDI describes an individual butter croissant from its bakery section.
PLUS offers pre-baked butter croissants, mini croissants and dough for shaping your own croissants.
Dirk’s search results show individual croissants and packs from its own and other brands.
These croissants are worth considering if you’re looking for individual pieces or a pack to share at a drinks party. If you’re after lots of mini croissants to shape yourself, compare the yield and preparation involved with croissant dough, too.
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At 85 g, this is a different size to consider compared with dough for lots of small bites. Check the latest label for wheat or cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and any allergen warnings.
According to the product description, the listed colourings E102 and E110 may have an adverse effect on children’s activity and attention. Check the packaging if children will be eating them.
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With four croissants in a pack, you can put several out for your drinks party. If you’re short on preparation time, check the packaging to see how they need to be prepared. For your guests, check the allergen information, including any mention of cereals containing gluten, milk, lupin, sesame and soya.
Look for mini dough and check how many you’ll get per pack: according to PLUS, Danerolles Party Mini makes 24 croissants. If you want to try different sweet and savoury fillings, the roll of croissant dough described by PLUS gives you that option; remember to allow time for shaping and baking in either case.
It varies by product. PLUS recommends baking its pre-baked butter croissants for 4–6 minutes at 200 °C; for Danerolles Party Mini, PLUS recommends 12–15 minutes at 200 °C. Follow the instructions on the packaging you’re using.
Check the latest label for every croissant you choose, including the ingredients and any warnings about possible allergens. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk, among other ingredients, in its small butter croissant, with a warning about possible traces of soya; other options may have different ingredients.
No, don’t assume they do. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that baker’s salt containing iodine is permitted in bakery products, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list for the specific croissant.
