Follow these steps for perfect results
cream cheese
softened
butter
softened
butter
melted
flour
pepper
onion
finely chopped
mushrooms
chopped
salt
thyme
egg
beaten
water
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Soften cream cheese (3 packages) and butter (1/2 cup) at room temperature.
Stir flour (1.5 cups), softened cream cheese, and butter until well-combined and smooth.
Wrap the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Melt remaining butter (2 tablespoons) in a skillet.
Add finely chopped onion and saute until lightly browned.
Add chopped mushrooms and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Lower the heat and add remaining cream cheese, a small bit at a time, stirring until it has melted.
Stir in salt, thyme, and pepper.
Cool the filling.
Remove half the dough from the refrigerator.
Roll the dough on a lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut into circles with a 2-inch round cookie cutter.
Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling on each circle.
Fold dough over filling and press edges with the tines of a fork to seal.
Make a small slit in the top of each crescent to allow steam to escape while baking.
Repeat with remaining dough (including scraps) and filling.
Brush crescents with egg glaze (egg and water).
Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 15 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Then place in a freezer contain and freeze up to one month.
Warm in 30 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure cream cheese is properly softened for a smooth dough.
Don't overfill the crescents to prevent filling from leaking out.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be prepared in advance and frozen before baking.
Arrange crescents on a serving platter.
Serve warm as an appetizer.
Serve with a dipping sauce.
Serve alongside salad
Earthy notes complements the mushrooms.
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Often served during holidays and gatherings.
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