If you want to slice and fill croissants for a fakeaway night, compare the weight per croissant and check whether you can cut open your chosen croissant easily; the label ‘thick cut’ doesn’t tell you how sturdy it is. Also decide whether you want to serve them straight away, bake them at home or save them for later, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
If you want to cut open a croissant and fill it with, for example, cheese, ham, vegetables or a sweet spread, a stated weight per croissant can help you judge the portion size. Jumbo lists its Super Croissants at 56.7 g each. That weight doesn’t tell you whether the croissant is sturdy enough for your filling.
If you want the croissants to be hot just before you eat, the number of croissants, storage space and preparation method all matter. PLUS provides oven and air fryer instructions for its butter croissants for baking at home; Albert Heijn also offers frozen croissants for serving later.
Check the ingredients list on the exact pack if wheat, milk or other allergens are important to your choice. The ingredients and allergen information listed differ between the Jumbo and PLUS croissants reviewed.
First decide whether you want to serve the croissants straight away, bake them shortly before eating or save them for later. Then compare the portions and read the label on the product you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Base for fillings | Compare the net weight per croissant, or divide the pack weight by the number of croissants. Weight alone doesn’t prove that a croissant will be easy to cut open. | If I want to fill one croissant generously, I’m looking for a substantial base rather than relying on ‘thick cut’. A generous base would be the top buying priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Serving time | Check whether the product is ready to eat or needs baking, and follow the instructions for your oven or air fryer. | I want to serve the hot snacks at the same time as the rest of the food, so I need to fit the baking into my plans. Serving time would come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack you choose. | If an ingredient or allergen is a deciding factor, I want to know exactly what’s in the croissant before serving it. Ingredients and allergens would be the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Portions and stock | Choose a number of croissants to suit your group and check the storage advice for the specific pack. | For a small group, I don’t want to have too many croissants left over; if I’m saving them for later, I need to be able to store them appropriately. Portions and stock would be the biggest consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
The label doesn’t give you a verifiable weight or cutting measurement for a croissant. A heavier one isn’t automatically easier to fill, either.
Compare the weight per croissant within the same product type, and separately consider whether its shape will suit your planned filling.
Butter tells you something about the ingredients, not the dimensions. PLUS also lists wheat, spelt, milk and lactose for its butter croissants.
Check the size and ingredients separately; if you have allergies, always read the current packaging.
PLUS gives oven and air fryer instructions for its butter croissants. Jumbo says its Super Croissants must be kept chilled and that this variety isn’t suitable for freezing.
Follow the storage and preparation instructions for the exact croissants you buy, and make sure you have enough space in your appliance before serving time.
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume a product contains iodised salt just from its category.
If this ingredient matters to your choice, check the label or ask about the specific product.
The frozen range shown is worth considering if you want to buy croissants for a snack later on.
Jumbo offers larger croissants for baking at home, including Super Croissants and Danerolles Large Croissants.
The PLUS butter croissants reviewed are suitable if you want to plan the preparation for your snack night.
The 1 de Beste Butter Croissants come in a pack of four, which you can factor into your portion planning.
Lidl’s butter croissant is an in-store option if you don’t want to bake croissants at home.
ALDI offers a fresh butter croissant individually, as an alternative to baking them at home.
These croissants are best compared by portion size and the number of pieces in each pack for a snack night. If you want to serve them warm or add a filling, check what the packaging says about your chosen product.
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An option if you want to choose one croissant as a snack portion: the product name lists 85 g.
Before buying, check whether you can cut it open for your filling, and only follow this product’s instructions if you want to warm it up. If children are eating too, also read the warning on the label about the listed colourings E102 and E110.
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For a snack with four croissants, you can compare the 180 g pack with other pack sizes.
That works out at an average of 45 g per croissant, but it doesn’t guarantee a particular thickness or how easy they’ll be to fill. Check the packaging if you want to serve them warm, and read the current label if you have allergies.
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The 200 g mini version is worth considering if you’re looking for smaller croissants for a snack.
The word ‘mini’ and the pack weight don’t tell you how much room there is in each croissant for a filling. Check the portion information, and read the preparation instructions and allergen details on the packaging.
No. Don’t take the term as confirmation of a croissant’s thickness or sturdiness. Compare the number of croissants and the weight per croissant, then separately consider whether the shape is suitable for the filling you want to use.
Yes, if the instructions for your product say you can. PLUS recommends four minutes in a preheated air fryer at 180 °C for its butter croissants for baking at home; don’t automatically use the same setting for a different croissant.
Read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that any allergens present in prepacked foods must be clearly stated on the label.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for iodised salt on the croissant you want to buy, or ask the retailer.
First, follow the storage advice for the specific product. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing croissants in a kitchen cupboard for two days or in the freezer for one to three months, but this advice doesn’t override any different instructions on the packaging: Jumbo, for example, says its Super Croissants aren’t suitable for freezing.
