Description
Savory cream cheese crescent bites promise a delightful appetizer perfect for gatherings. Buttery, flaky pastry wrapped around creamy herbed filling will satisfy guests seeking a quick, elegant party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz/226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 package (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg white (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless release and cleanup.
- Dough Preparation: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a flat surface, meticulously sealing the perforations to create a seamless base for the delicate pastry bites.
- Filling Creation: Whip the cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a velvety, homogeneous cream.
- Assembly: Carefully place a precise dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough section, elegantly folding the edges to form a delicate parcel that partially reveals the luscious filling.
- Egg Wash and Baking: Gently brush the assembled bites with whisked egg white, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with ample spacing. Bake for 12-15 minutes, vigilantly monitoring until they achieve a golden, puffy perfection.
- Glaze Finishing: While the bites cool, craft a silky glaze by blending powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, adjusting the consistency for a smooth, drizzle-ready texture.
- Serving: Once slightly cooled, artfully drizzle the glaze over the bites, allowing it to set briefly before presenting these irresistible cream cheese crescents.
Notes
- Seal Edges Carefully: Press dough perforations tightly to prevent filling leakage and maintain a clean, professional-looking bite.
- Temperature Matters: Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and easier spreading, ensuring a creamy, lump-free filling.
- Brush Technique: Apply egg white wash sparingly and evenly to achieve a stunning golden-brown color without making the pastry too wet.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust milk quantity gradually when making the glaze to reach the perfect drizzling texture – thick enough to cling but thin enough to flow smoothly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg