Description
Irresistible crab & cheese stuffed crescent puffs deliver a perfect blend of creamy seafood and flaky pastry. Guests will devour these elegant appetizers, craving seconds with each golden, crispy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) can crab meat, drained and flaked
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Optional: additional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning a rack in the center. Prepare a baking surface with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray to prevent unwanted adherence.
- Craft a luxurious filling by whisking together velvety cream cheese, melted mozzarella, granular Parmesan, finely chopped green onions, verdant parsley, aromatic garlic powder, and a whisper of black pepper until harmoniously blended.
- Gently incorporate delicate crab meat into the cheese mixture, folding with precision to maintain the tender flakes’ integrity, creating a sumptuous maritime filling.
- Unfurl the crescent dough, carefully separating each triangular section along its natural seams. Position a generous dollop of the maritime cheese blend at the broader end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from its wide base toward the slender point, creating elegant spiral parcels. Arrange these delicate puffs on the prepared baking surface, ensuring the pointed tip rests underneath to seal the filling.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the puffs to transform into golden, puffy delicacies over 12-15 minutes. Monitor closely to achieve a perfect suntan-like coloration without scorching.
- Extract the bubbling parcels, permitting them a brief moment to cool and settle. Enhance with a final sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elegant touch, then serve while warmth and flavor are at their peak.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by having all ingredients at room temperature for smooth blending and easier mixing.
- Delicate crab meat requires gentle handling to preserve its tender texture and prevent breaking into tiny pieces.
- Seal the edges of crescent rolls carefully to prevent cheese filling from leaking during baking.
- For maximum flavor, use fresh crab meat or high-quality canned lump crab meat instead of imitation crab.
- Experiment with additional herbs like dill or chives to customize the filling’s taste profile.
- Store any leftover puffs in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg