Savory Cream Cheese Crescents
These delectable crescent pastries offer a velvety cream cheese center wrapped in delicate, golden layers of flaky dough. Lightly sweetened and touched with vanilla, they make an effortless yet elegant option for a morning bite or post-meal indulgence.
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Servings: 12 pastries
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter liquefied for brushing
- 2 tablespoons of white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon of confectioners’ sugar optional, for sprinkling
- One package 8 oz / 226 g of chilled crescent dough from the refrigerated section
- 4 ounces 113 grams of cream cheese, brought to room temperature for softness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and prepare a baking tray by covering it with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Whip the mixture until it becomes smooth and uniform in texture.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough and separate it along the perforated lines to yield 8 triangular sections.
- Spoon roughly 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese blend onto the broader end of each dough triangle. Roll each one from the wide base to the narrow tip, encasing the filling completely.
- Arrange the rolled crescents evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with the melted butter for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescents achieve a golden-brown hue.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack. If desired, dust the tops with powdered sugar before presenting.
Notes
For a slightly sweeter touch, consider serving these warm with a drizzle of honey or a fruit preserve on the side.