Choose a single fresh croissant if you want to eat one or two straight away, without any preparation at home. For several holiday breakfasts, consider a multipack, frozen croissants or croissant dough. Match the quantity to your plans and allow for storage and preparation time.
Wants to know how many croissants are in a pack and whether there will be any left over after breakfast before doing the shopping. So they compare the number of pieces and the weight, and can factor baking at home into their plans.
Only needs one or a few croissants and would rather not use the oven or store an opened pack. A single fresh croissant fits the bill.
Plans several breakfasts and can make room in the freezer or set aside time to shape and bake the dough. Storage instructions and the quantity per pack will determine whether this approach is practical.
First, work out how many croissants you need and when you want to eat them. Then choose between serving them straight away, baking them at home or storing them for a later breakfast.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Comparable quantities | Check the net weight and number of pieces. Croissants and croissant dough are prepared in different ways. | If I’m planning breakfast for several people, I want to know whether the packs really contain a comparable quantity. For around 27% of consumers, this comparison comes first. |
| Small portions | Check whether you can buy individual pieces rather than a whole pack. | If I only need one or two croissants, I don’t want to be left with extras. Getting just the right amount is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ready to serve | Check whether the croissant is ready to eat or needs to be baked at home. | On a day when we’re travelling, I want to serve breakfast without using the oven or doing anything extra. Convenience comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Stock for later | Read the storage and defrosting instructions, and check how much preparation time is needed. | When I’m planning several holiday breakfasts, I want to be able to store portions and prepare them in good time. This flexibility is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A single croissant, a pack of bake-at-home croissants and unbaked dough differ in weight and preparation. The same number of pieces therefore won’t necessarily give you the same quantity of ready-to-eat croissants.
Compare the number of pieces and net weight, and decide whether you want something ready to eat or a product to prepare at home.
According to the product information, the pre-baked croissants in the packs reviewed still need a few minutes in the oven. PLUS croissant dough also needs to be shaped and baked for longer.
Read the preparation instructions on your chosen pack before planning croissants for a morning when you’re short on time.
According to Jumbo, the frozen croissants reviewed must be prepared and eaten within 24 hours of defrosting. They should not be refrozen.
Check that you have enough freezer space, and don’t defrost more croissants than you can use in time according to the instructions.
Ingredients and allergens vary between products. For example, Jumbo’s frozen croissants reviewed list egg as well as gluten and milk. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt, so you can’t assume that every croissant contains iodised salt either.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for your chosen product, and read the label if iodised salt matters to you.
These examples show the types of products you may come across. Always compare the specific product: the number of pieces, ingredients and preparation method can vary.
The AH butter croissants reviewed are pre-baked and come in packs of four, weighing 45 g each.
The Jumbo products reviewed include pre-baked butter croissants, chilled croissant dough and unbaked frozen croissants.
Among the PLUS products reviewed, you’ll find both pre-baked butter croissants and croissant dough to shape yourself.
The fresh butter croissant from Dirk reviewed here is sold individually and weighs 65 g.
The ALDI butter croissant reviewed here is sold individually as a fresh croissant.
The Lidl product page reviewed describes mini butter croissants sold in store.
This selection at Joybuy includes an 85 g croissant, a pack of four and two packs of butter croissants. First, choose the portion size you want. Then check the ingredients and whether preparation is needed for each product.
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An 85 g croissant for anyone looking for a single portion. Check the ingredients and serving instructions if you want to serve it without any preparation at home.
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A pack of four for breakfast with several people. Check the preparation instructions, and look at the ingredients if you’re specifically after butter croissants.
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A 200 g pack of mini croissants for anyone looking to share smaller portions between several people. Read the pack instructions to find out whether they need to be prepared at home.
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Four croissants weighing 180 g in total, for a breakfast where you want to plan the number of pieces in advance. Check the ingredients and preparation instructions for this product before choosing it.
Check both the number of pieces and the net weight, and take the preparation method into account. A single croissant may be a better fit for breakfast if you only need one or two. With a pack, consider whether you can use the remaining pieces in line with the storage instructions.
No. Always check the label of the product you choose for allergen and salt information. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS butter croissants reviewed list wheat or gluten and milk; the Jumbo frozen croissants reviewed also list egg. The Voedingscentrum says bakers are not required to use baker’s salt, so check the ingredients list for each product to see whether it contains iodised salt.
Frozen croissants are a good option if you have freezer space and can use the portions according to the defrosting instructions. According to Jumbo, the defrosted croissants reviewed must be prepared and eaten within 24 hours. Croissant dough works if you have time to shape and bake it: the baking time for the PLUS dough reviewed is around 15–20 minutes.
