Cheddars Honey Butter Croissants

If you’ve ever been to Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, you know their honey butter croissants are legendary. Since opening their doors in 1979, they’ve served over 10 million of these heavenly pastries – and for good reason. These warm, flaky croissants drizzled with sweet honey butter have become one of their most beloved menu items, with customers often ordering extra to take home. Today, I’m sharing how to recreate this restaurant favorite in your own kitchen.

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What makes Homemade Honey Butter Croissants so good?

Cheddar’s Honey Butter Croissants have to be one of my favorite menu items at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. Why? They are warm and flaky, and they are drizzled with honey butter.

I promise hot buttery croissants drizzled with honey butter taste like manna from heaven. Or at least these warm honey butter croissants are what I hope manna from heaven tastes like. I hope you enjoy this copycat recipe for Cheddars Honey Butter Croissants.

Why you should try this recipe?

• Uses high-quality frozen croissants for authentic flaky layers
• Simple 3-ingredient honey butter sauce
• The perfect balance of sweet and buttery flavors
• Restaurant-quality results with minimal active time
• Can be prepared ahead for special occasions

About Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Cheddars, if you have never been there, is a fantastic restaurant. Cheddars restaurants have been around since 1979, serving over 10 million of the Cheddars honey butter croissants each year!

If you aren’t so lucky, you may not have a Cheddars within driving distance, but you can recreate these buttery croissants at home. It’s effortless to make this favorite menu item at home.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Frozen Croissants: The foundation of the recipe, providing authentic flaky layers
• Honey: Creates signature sweetness and helps sauce cling to pastry
• Butter: Adds richness and creates proper sauce consistency

Ingredient and Recipe Notes

I don’t always recommend a product, but I will in this case. What makes these so unique is that they are croissants. They are not your ordinary quick bread often served at a restaurant. Croissants take time. They take a long time. I recommend buying frozen croissants.

You can find these at Trader Joe’s or Sara Lee Frozen Croissants. Your store may carry another brand. You can use Pillsbury Crescent rolls, but remember that while tasty, the Pillsbury Crescent rolls are not the same as authentic croissants.

It’s pretty easy to work with those frozen croissants, but you must defrost them for 6 to 7 hours before you bake them, so be warned. You can’t make this impromptu just before dinner.

How to Make Honey Butter Croissants

1. Follow the package directions for thawing proofing the croissant dough. This will take about 6 to 7 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the croissants for about 15 minutes, or until they are fully puffed up and browned.
3. While the croissants are baking, place the butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat.
4. Stir the butter and honey with a rubber spatula while the butter is melting.
5. When the butter fully melts, remove the pan from the heat. Continue to stir the honey butter until ready to serve occasionally.
6. When the croissants have finished baking, allow them to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before drizzling the warm honey butter sauce over the warm croissants.

How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat Croissants

Allow croissants to cool to room temperature before storing. This prevents condensation from forming inside the storage container, which can make the croissants soggy.

To prevent croissants from sticking together or becoming stale, wrap each croissant separately in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place the wrapped croissants in an airtight container or plastic storage bag. Ensure the croissants have enough space to maintain their shape and avoid crushing them.

Store croissants in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Croissants can be stored this way for up to two days.

For longer storage, freeze croissants: Place the individually wrapped croissants in a resealable freezer bag and gently press out any excess air before sealing. Place the freezer bag with croissants in a flat, level area of your freezer, ensuring other items do not crush them. Frozen croissants can be stored for up to two months. Thaw them at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

To reheat croissants, bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes or until warmed through and crisp on the outside.

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Cheddars Honey Butter Croissants

You can make those flakey honey buttery croissants just like Cheddars does! 

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Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheddars Honey Butter Croissants, Croissants

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen croissants (Trader Joe’s)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

• Follow the package directions for proofing the croissants. Trader Joe’s frozen croissants take about 6 to 7 hours to thaw and proof.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the croissants for 15 to 19 minutes, until they are fully puffed up and browned.
• While the croissants are baking, place the butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. When the butter melts, turn off the heat. Continue to occasionally stir the honey butter until ready to serve.
• When the croissants have finished baking, remove them from oven. Allow them to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before drizzling the warm honey butter over the warm croissants.

Notes

• 🥐 Proofing Perfection: Place croissants 2 inches apart when proofing – they’ll double in size and need room to expand.
• 🍯 Honey Harmony: Heat honey butter mixture on low heat only until melted – overheating can make it separate.
• ⏰ Timing Truth: Start thawing croissants early in the morning for dinner service – they need a full 6-7 hours to proof properly.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 75mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 3mg