Turkey Brie Croissant Sandwich with Pear

Prep: 10 min4 servingsmediumAmerican
Turkey Brie Croissant Sandwich with Pear

Elegant open-faced sandwich layering shredded turkey, creamy brie, and fresh pear on buttery croissants, finished with tangy dijon mustard and balsamic glaze. Quick assembly makes this ideal for using holiday leftovers.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 croissants
    ciabatta1:1

    changes texture

  • 2 cups turkey, shredded, leftover
    chicken1:1

    poultry swap

  • 1 pear, thinly sliced
    apple1:1

    crunchy fruit alternative

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  • 4 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced
    gruyere1:1dairy-free

    hard cheese alternative

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  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
    fig jam1:1

    2

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  • 8 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice croissants lengthwise through the middle.

  2. 2

    Spread dijon mustard on each inner side of the croissants.

  3. 3

    Layer turkey, pear slices, and brie cheese on the bottom halves.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

  5. 5

    Top with croissant halves and serve.

Good to Know

Storage

Wrap assembled sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Make Ahead

Prepare all components separately; assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.

Common Mistakes

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Slice pear and assemble close to serving time to prevent browning.

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Spread mustard evenly to avoid overpowering brie flavor in some bites.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

brie
gruyere1:1dairy-free

hard cheese alternative

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General Alternatives

turkey
chicken1:1

poultry swap

Full guide →
pear
apple1:1

crunchy fruit alternative

Full guide →
balsamic glaze
fig jam1:1

2

Full guide →
croissants
ciabatta1:1

changes texture

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