I love croissants. They're more than just bread. They are bread that loves you. And I like it. I've tried anything croissant related at Trader Joe's. I've bought more boxes of Chocolate Croissants than I care to discuss. I love the Almond Croissants just as much. I keep a box of the Ham & Cheese Croissants around in case I want a quick and light lunch.
Taste
So if the phrase "best thing since sliced bread" works here, then I'd like to add the word "croissant" next to the word bread. They belong together.
A croissant is a bread that is very buttery. This loaf is no exception. And it doesn't seek to hide any of its layers.
Making croissants is not for the faint of heart. I've done it. Once.
Right before I got married too. #Yolo (eating croissants before getting into a fitted dress).
Sometimes, you take a cooking class and can't wait to make it at home. Sometimes, it leaves you with the wisdom to know better than to make it at home.
This here is a case of the latter. Croissants are beautiful, and in my humble opinion, best left to the professionals.
I'm willing to proof a box of the croissants at Trader Joe's, but that is about it.
Now, they've done me the favor and put it in sliced bread form.
Toasted and buttered it has been a morning treat. It also comes in at about half the calories of one of those frozen croissants. So, I guess I'm winning on this one.
Plus, it would probably make for some really good French Toast, but I haven't had a chance to tinker with this. It does freeze well if you are concerned about consuming this loaf.
Needless to say, this is very likable. However, the cinnamon here is very subtle. It doesn't assert itself one bit. So if you have a vision of this tasting like a croissant meets a cinnamon roll, you'll be disappointed.
Overall
For $5.99 it's pricey for the bread aisle. But at 10 servings, it's on a par with the price of the croissants.
While cinnamon was good, I can imagine the day when they can marry the magic of croissants with the magic of the Chocolate Brooklyn Babka. That would be the match made in heaven.
Would I buy this again? Probably.
Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments section!
Product photos
The bag containing Trader Joe's Cinnamon Croissant Loaf:
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Ingredients
Out of the package, toasted, and buttered you get:
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Trader Joe's Cinnamon Croissant Loaf
Product Name: Trader Joe's Cinnamon Croissant Loaf
Product Description: Trader Joe's Cinnamon Croissant Loaf is sort of croissant and sort of bread.
Price: $5.99
Summary
Trader Joe's Cinnamon Croissant Loaf is a mildly cinnamon tasting loaf that is a cross between bread and a croissant in taste
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Taste
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Toasts up well, but would probably make a good french toast too.
- A nice alternative to the Brioche bread
Cons
- A bit pricey at $5.99
Alek says
French toast would be amazing! Warm cinnamon maple syrup on top. I think for $6 is bit pricey. Drop that down to $3-4 then more reasonable.
Jessica says
I was ready to purchase today when in the store today, then saw the price and put it back on the shelf.... then got home and saw your review. I am still really anxious to try it - toasted with butter, and to make French Toast with it. Agree with you - wished they'd drop the price.
becomebetty says
Hey Jessica! The price took me back too. But I'd enjoy this as an occasional treat. It's good, but if they can figure out a way to make this chocolate instead I'd be more inclined to say the price would justify it. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this!
Dagmar says
I also love croissants but I'm more into the savoury one's opposed to the sweet ones. And being a carboholic I don't think I would do too well with having a loaf of this product sitting around because I would constantly pick at it LOL. I do far better with things portionally packaged. I really love their ham and cheese croissant squares and wish they would come out with some more savoury croissant items like spinach and feta. As for straightforward bread items I would love to see an everything bread loaf. Something like a whole grain loaf with a lot of everything bagel seeds/seasonings throughout the loaf, not just on top. Toasted with butter or melted cheese-yumorama!
Chief Winehound says
Oh my that would make a mean French toast....just sayin
Murray says
I saw this there! It looks so good. I need to go buy it now - for the kids lol
becomebetty says
Hey Murray! Always got to do what's best for the kids 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mimi M says
Best.French.Toast.EVER!! I adore this stuff!
becomebetty says
Hey Mimi! Glad you can confirm this for me. Thanks so much for stopping by!