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Fruit Crescents

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These Fruit Crescents are a delightful, homemade pastry that combines the richness of cream cheese and butter dough with the bright sweetness of fruit preserves. The dough is tender and flaky, creating a perfect vessel for apricot, raspberry, or strawberry filling. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of savory pastry and sweet fruit, finished with a light dusting of confectioners' sugar for an elegant touch. This recipe is ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as a simple yet impressive dessert. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, these crescents bring a comforting, homemade feel to any table.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 1551.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Fruit Crescents are a delightful, homemade pastry that combines the richness of cream cheese and butter dough with the bright sweetness of fruit preserves. The dough is tender and flaky, creating a perfect vessel for apricot, raspberry, or strawberry filling. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of savory pastry and sweet fruit, finished with a light dusting of confectioners' sugar for an elegant touch. This recipe is ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as a simple yet impressive dessert. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, these crescents bring a comforting, homemade feel to any table.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce Package. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 cup Flour
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, cut the softened cream cheese and butter into the flour until combined.
  2. 2
    Mix the ingredients until they form a smooth, uniform dough ball.
  3. 3
    Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  5. 5
    Roll the chilled dough out onto wax paper or a floured surface to about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. 6
    Cut the dough into 3-inch squares.
  7. 7
    Place 1 teaspoon of fruit preserves slightly off-center on each square.
  8. 8
    Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, leaving a small gap at the top edge.
  9. 9
    Roll the dough toward the point of the triangle, smoothing and sealing the edges.
  10. 10
    Bend the ends of the rolled dough inward to create a crescent shape.
  11. 11
    Bake on a baking sheet at 350ðF (177ðC) for 25-30 minutes, or until light brown.
  12. 12
    Remove from the oven and let cool completely on wire racks.
  13. 13
    Roll the cooled crescents in confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1551.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 117.8g182%
Saturated Fat 72.8g364%
Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
Sodium 1030.2mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 97.5g33%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 24.3g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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