Maple swirls

1Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2Without separating dough, cut it into 9 equal slices.

3Place slices in a 20 cm x 20 cm (8 in x 8 in) rectangular baking dish or a 23 cm x 3.5 cm (9 in x 1.5 in) round baking dish, leaving a bit of space between them.

4Combine maple syrup and cream. Pour over dough.

5Bake for about 25 minutes, until pastry is golden brown. Serve immediately with ice cream.

6Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the maple syrup and cream mixture for a spicy touch.

7For a fruity variation, add pieces of apple or pear between the dough slices.

8Try with a drizzle of melted maple butter for a double dose of maple flavour.

9For an even richer dessert, serve with a salted caramel sauce.

10A topping of chopped nuts will add a pleasant crunch.

11Immerse yourself in the sweet world of maple swirls, a dessert that captivates with its simplicity and exquisite taste. This surprisingly easy recipe promises to delight the taste buds with its soft texture and subtle sweetness. Maple swirls are the perfect marriage between airy Pillsbury croissant dough and rich Canadian maple syrup. Each round of dough, as it bakes, puffs up and curls into itself, creating beautiful and captivating golden spirals.

12The highlight is the creamy topping of maple syrup and cooking cream, which slips into every nook of the spirals, giving them a texture that is both crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth. This topping, when caramelized in the oven, forms a shiny and appetizing layer, adding an incredible dimension of taste and texture. Fresh out of the oven, these swirls release an intoxicating aroma of maple that are sure to satisfy your taste buds..

13Ideal for a quick dessert after dinner, a gourmet snack, or even as a treat in the morning, these swirls are a delight for all ages. Serve them warm, straight out of the oven, with a scoop of ice cream for an even more decadent experience. The ice cream slowly melts on the warm swirls, creating an irresistible contrast of temperature and texture.