The 11 Best Frozen Croissants of 2023

Best Overall

Gaston’s Bakery Croissants, Set of 15

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Purchased from Sur la Table and shipped directly from the bakery, these are classic croissants that need just a little attention to produce freshly baked treats that rival those from a local bakery. A long, slow thaw and rise on a baking sheet on the kitchen counter give these croissants a head start towards their final form. They need 6-8 hours for that thaw and rise, so you’ll need to plan ahead.

For cooks in a hurry, the rise (after thawing) can be speeded up if the home oven has a proofing setting. After rising, these should be brushed with an egg wash before baking to get the traditional shiny crust, but if eggs are in short supply they can be baked without the wash. This is a box of 15 croissants.

Price at time of publish: $40 for a set of 15

Quantity: 15 | Proof Required: Yes | Egg Wash Required: Optional

Best Gourmet

Galaxy Desserts Classic Croissants

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These are croissants you can brag about, since they’re made by hand by a master pastry chef, then shipped frozen for the perfect treat for holidays, celebrations, or just a decadent treat. These need an overnight rest at room temperature for about 9 hours to thaw and rise before baking. Then, they just need a quick brush with an egg wash before their trip to the oven. This ships as a pack of 15 or 30 croissants, direct from the bakery.

For taste testing, they were placed on the same baking sheet with other croissants for their overnight rise in a very cool kitchen, and although they thawed, there was no rise. They stayed small during baking but were tasty. Tried again at a warmer room temperature, they achieved the desired rise, and the croissants baked up beautifully. 

Price at time of publish: $27 for a set of 8, $40 for a set of 15, $80 for a set of 30

Quantity: 8, 15, or 30 | Proof Required: Yes | Egg Wash Required: Optional

Best Classic

Angelina Bakery Plain Croissants

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These croissants arrive fully frozen and ready to store in the freezer for that moment when a croissant is required. They’re completely foolproof—these are fully baked so there’s no chance they might overproof while thawing and rising. However, they still require thawing for 3-4 hours at room temperature or 6-8 hours in the refrigerator, and they need to be baked for 3-6 minutes to get them crisped up for perfect serving.

In testing, ours came in bakery boxes with each croissant packaged separately. They seemed to have honey on the exterior along with a mild flavor of orange, making them perfect when served alone. The flavors weren’t overly strong, though, so they’d still be appropriate for sandwiches or with meals.

Price at time of publish: $95 for a set of 12

Quantity: 12 | Proof Required: No | Egg Wash Required: No

Best for Large Gatherings

French Gourmet 100% Butter French Curved Croissants

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When you haven’t planned ahead, you can still serve these croissants for breakfast. They’re ideal for unexpected guests and spur-of-the-moment gourmet breakfasts since they don’t need to thaw or rise before baking. Just place these buttery French croissants, frozen, on a baking sheet, brush them with an egg wash, then bake. These can ship in quantities of 15, 30, or 60, so the larger quantities are great for parties, or for families who love croissants for breakfasts and sandwiches on a regular basis.

For testing, the croissants came piled in a plastic bag in an insulated container and arrived perfectly frozen. There were no instructions in the package, so for our first bake, we followed the instructions that came with similar croissants. They rose nicely overnight and baked perfectly. After double-checking the instructions on the seller’s site we baked another batch from frozen. The croissants rose, but not as much as when they were proofed overnight, so we suggest letting them rise before baking unless there’s a serious croissant emergency.

Price at time of publish: $42 for a set of 15, $61 for a set of 30, $108 for a set of 60

Quantity: 15, 30, or 60 | Proof Required: No | Egg Wash Required: Optional

Best for Sandwiches

SeaBear Bake-at-Home Jumbo Croissants

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While it might seem just a little odd that a company that sells a lot of seafood products would also sell croissants, it makes sense from a shipping standpoint—both products have to arrive frozen to keep their customers happy. These are extra-large croissants that can be used for sandwiches as well as for breakfast pastries. The company suggests baking only four on a baking sheet to keep them from touching during rising and baking. They need to rise overnight, and will nearly triple in size during that time. This is a box of 18 jumbo croissants.

These come packaged in pairs, making it easy to grab them without touching every croissant in the package. Their rise was indeed impressive, and the flavor was just right.

Price at time of publish: $75 for a set of 18

Quantity: 18 | Proof Required: Yes | Egg Wash Required: Optional

Best Almond

Le Marais Bakery Croissants aux Amandes

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Sweet, almond-flavored croissants are a perfect breakfast treat, but they can also find a place on the table on a dessert platter. These require a bit more work than standard croissants, but it’s a whole lot easier than making them completely from scratch. These require an overnight rise and two bakes, but the baking can be split into two days if it’s more convenient.

After the first bake, the croissants need to be cooled, cut in half horizontally, dipped into simple syrup (not included), then filled with the included almond filling. More almond filling goes on top of the croissants and sliced almonds (not included with the purchase) are sprinkled on top before the second bake. This is a pack of 10 croissants, along with the required almond filling.

Price at the time of publish: $70 for a set of 10

Quantity: 10 | Proof Required: Yes | Egg Wash Required: Yes

Best Chocolate

Williams Sonoma Ready to Bake Chocolate Croissants

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Plain butter croissants have a flavor like no other, but when you want something slightly sweet and filled with chocolate, a chocolate croissant is the answer. Luckily you don't have to head to a bakery or wait long at home, as Williams Sonoma's set of 12 is shipped frozen and keeps in the freezer for a month. To bake simply get one (or more) out of the freezer and let it thaw for 30 minutes—there is no proofing required. This is enough time to quickly whisk up an egg wash if you want because the croissants don't have one, but it isn't required.

They bake for 18-20 minutes, meaning the entire process takes less than an hour, making these perfect for a decadent breakfast or afternoon treat. Sometimes chocolate croissants are lacking a bit in how much chocolate is actually inside. These have the chocolate spread out so that you will take more chocolate-filled bites.

Price at time of publish: $55 for a set of 12

Quantity: 12 | Proof Required: No | Egg Wash Required: Optional

Best Assortment

Gaston’s Bakery Assorted Mini Croissants

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Can’t decide between plain or filled croissants? This assortment has you covered since it includes both plain and chocolate-filled mini croissants, with 15 of each. These require at least six hours to rise before baking, and overnight is the perfect time so they’ll be ready for breakfast or brunch. The small size makes these great as a little snack along with tea or alongside other breakfast items on a buffet. You can also serve these at a gathering or in a kid's lunchbox.

Price at time of publish: $45 for a set of 30

Quantity: 30 | Proof Required: Yes | Egg Wash Required: No

Best Sweet

Nuchas Argentinian Croissants

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Argentinian croissants look much like the French version, but they’re a little sweeter along with the distinct buttery flavor of a French croissant. These come with a sweet honey syrup that’s lightly brushed onto the croissants after baking, giving them a crisp, sweet finish. Even though they’re a little sweet, they’re still appropriate for savory uses.

While these aren’t quite last-minute croissants, they only need 30 to 60 minutes to thaw before baking, so there’s no need to plan for them the day before. This includes 16 croissants, packed in two small boxes with eight croissants in each.

Price at time of publish: $$35 for a set of 8, $70 for a set of 16, $104 for a set of 24

Quantity: 8, 16, or 24 | Proof Required: No | Egg Wash Required: No

Best Savory

Wolferman's Bakery Spinach and Cheese Croissants

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Great for lunch, perhaps accompanied by a salad, these could also work as a savory breakfast treat. They don’t need a lot of work and they certainly look impressive, no matter how they’re served. Filled with spinach, cheese, and onion, these are pre-proofed and brushed with egg wash, so they’re just about ready to bake. All they need is 30 minutes to thaw before their trip to the oven.

This is a pack of a dozen filled croissants. Not a fan of spinach? Similar croissants, filled with ham and cheese, are also available.

Price at time of publish: $70 for a set of 12

Quantity: 12 | Proof Required: No | Egg Wash Required: Yes