Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Galaxy Desserts Review & Giveaway

  ***Complimentary product received in exchange for a honest review***


I have always loved croissants, but they have been a rare indulgence. Unless I could get them fresh at a bakery, they just didn't live up to my expectations. Baking them myself at home never even occurred to be. I am the woman who burns water, so anything involving an oven intimidates me. Yet, my love of croissants forced me to push past my fear and agree to give Galaxy Desserts croissants a chance. I assumed if it got too complicated, my chef husband would be able to help me, but making the croissants was surprisingly simple.




I received a batch of croissants which arrived securely packaged and frozen.  Once the dough dethawed,  I had to let them sit out for a while so the yeast could rise. That does take several hours, so make sure you prepare ahead of time if you want them for breakfast. Once they were ready to cook, we just had to place them on parchment paper and bake. Fifteen minutes later, we had fresh warm croissants that tasted better than any I have ever purchased at even the most expensive bakeries. They were light and flaky on top with a soft center. They came out absolutely perfect. I didn't even need to ask my husband for help.

The plain croissants we used for breakfast. Some we had plain with just a little butter or jelly and some we used to made bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. They were wonderful, but I have to say, the chocolate croissants were like a little slice of heaven. Still flaky and soft in the center but with a filling of rich dark chocolate that absolutely melted in my mouth. They are the perfect after dinner dessert. If you would like to give them a try for yourself, you can find these desserts exclusively at Williams-Sonoma.




About the Product

  • Master pastry chef Jean-Yves Charon prepares our chocolate croissants in the traditional French style, using butter and ultrathin layers of yeast dough and laboriously folding and cutting the pastry by hand.
    • Our handmade croissants have a delicate flaky texture, buttery taste and irresistible aroma.
    • Filled with fine chocolate from renowned Belgian chocolatier Callebaut.
    • Easy to prepare: allow to rise overnight, then bake.
    • Shipped frozen.
    • 15 chocolate croissants (2 lb. 13 oz. total).
    • A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.



The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a selection of Galaxy Dessert Croissants to try for themselves. To enter just fill out the rafflecopter form below Open to the US only. Giveaway will end 4/30/13. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Galaxy Desserts for offering this fantastic prize.

 a Rafflecopter giveaway



 ***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

33 comments:

Donna said...

I love them fresh baked by themselves.

Healthy Organic & Cheap said...

I love warm chocolate croissants with a cup of coffee.

d schmidt said...

I enjoy them with a cup of tea for breakfast

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deb c said...

I enjoy my croissants filled with cream cheese

Jackie said...

I like chocolate croissants with a cup of coffee.
Thanks!

Lea Reiter said...

Chocolate!

cjabdelnour said...

I LIKE MY CROISSANTS WITH A CUP OF HOT COFFEE. Cheryl Abdelnour cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

eclairre said...

with a cup of coffee.

Unknown said...

I love to put chicken salad spread them

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LAMusing said...

Great for breakfast, sandwiches, etc. But most of all I love to use them in bread pudding!

Susan White said...

I love them with bacon, eggs, and cheese on them. The chocolate ones sound really yummy though.

debbie said...

I either eat them plain, or with ham and swiss cheese.

Steph said...

I like them fresh and hot from the oven.

bison61 said...

I like them plain with a cup of coffee

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Jennifer T. said...

I like them warm with butter and honey.
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Anonymous said...

Warm for breakfast on my patio.

itsme said...

with some coffee in the morning before the kids get up

An Apel a Day said...

I like them with chicken salad in them.

Unknown said...

I like chocolate filled croissants.

Unknown said...

I have one with a cup of coffee.

lisa said...

as sandwiches

Allison Downes said...

Freshly baked drizzled in honey

thanks for the yummy giveaway!

Becca said...

I love slightly melty chocolate croissants :)

skkorman said...

WIth only a cup of coffee ... perfection!

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MiniMeeh said...

i would take them to work and have it as a snack to get me thru the day
-Lynn

katja9_10 said...

I like mine with egg and cheese. Yum!

Les Johnson

Diane said...

I like to put nutella in them before i bake them!

Sarah Hall said...

I love them with butter and jam.

Wendy Rozema said...

I like them with eggs & cheese or just some jam on it!

judy gardner said...

i like them with a little butter or just as they are.

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Unknown said...

w/coffee

lilyk said...

I like my croissants with eggs and butter.