Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
12 unit

cream cheese

softened

0.5 cup

butter

softened

2 tbsp

butter

melted

1.5 cup

flour

0.13 tsp

pepper

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

0.5 unit

mushrooms

chopped

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

thyme

1 unit

egg

beaten

1 tbsp

water

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2
~3 min

Soften cream cheese (3 packages) and butter (1/2 cup) at room temperature.

Step 3
~3 min

Stir flour (1.5 cups), softened cream cheese, and butter until well-combined and smooth.

Step 4
~3 min

Wrap the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Melt remaining butter (2 tablespoons) in a skillet.

Step 6
~3 min

Add finely chopped onion and saute until lightly browned.

Step 7
~3 min

Add chopped mushrooms and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Lower the heat and add remaining cream cheese, a small bit at a time, stirring until it has melted.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir in salt, thyme, and pepper.

Step 10
~3 min

Cool the filling.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove half the dough from the refrigerator.

Step 12
~3 min

Roll the dough on a lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 13
~3 min

Cut into circles with a 2-inch round cookie cutter.

Step 14
~3 min

Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling on each circle.

Step 15
~3 min

Fold dough over filling and press edges with the tines of a fork to seal.

Step 16
~3 min

Make a small slit in the top of each crescent to allow steam to escape while baking.

Step 17
~3 min

Repeat with remaining dough (including scraps) and filling.

Step 18
~3 min

Brush crescents with egg glaze (egg and water).

Step 19
~3 min

Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 15 minutes.

Step 20
~3 min

Let cool completely.

Step 21
~3 min

Then place in a freezer contain and freeze up to one month.

Step 22
~3 min

Warm in 30 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared in advance and frozen before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as an appetizer.

Serve with a dipping sauce.

Serve alongside salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Soup
Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Often served during holidays and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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