Cranberry-Stuffed Crescents
Cranberry-Stuffed Crescents might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 25. One serving contains 222 calories, 2g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cream cheese, egg yolk, powdered sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.
Instructions
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until combined.
Add egg yolk, beating until blended.
Separate crescent rolls into 32 triangles. Spoon 1 tsp. cream cheese mixture onto short end of each triangle. Top with 1 tsp. cranberry sauce, and sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Fold long ends over filling, tucking edges under.
Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden.
Orange-Almond Stuffed Crescents: Stir 1 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind into cranberry sauce. Substitute 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds for walnuts. Prepare and assemble crescents as directed. Stir together 1 egg and 1 tsp. water; brush over unbaked crescents.
Sprinkle with additional sliced almonds, if desired.
Bake as directed. Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp. orange juice; drizzle over baked crescents.