Description
Creamy crab & cheese stuffed crescent puffs deliver an elegant appetizer with rich seafood flavors. Simple ingredients combine for a luxurious party snack you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 can (6 oz / 170 g) crab meat, drained and flaked
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley, fresh and chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: additional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease to prevent sticking.
- Filling Creation: Blend cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper into a smooth, cohesive mixture. Delicately fold in crab meat, maintaining its tender texture and ensuring even distribution.
- Dough Assembly: Carefully separate crescent dough triangles and place a generous portion of the crab-cheese filling at the wider end of each triangle. Roll from the broad base to the point, creating elegant spiral parcels with the pointed tip tucked underneath to seal the filling securely.
- Baking Process: Position the assembled puffs on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the puffs from the oven and allow a brief cooling period. Garnish with a light sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm and at peak flavor.
Notes
- Seal Carefully: Ensure the pointed end of each crescent triangle is tucked underneath to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Crab Quality Matters: Use fresh or high-quality canned lump crab meat for the most delicate and flavorful filling.
- Cheese Tip: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier blending and smoother filling texture.
- Avoid Overstuffing: Use a moderate amount of filling to prevent bursting and ensure even cooking of the crescent puffs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg