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A delicious plate of Cranberry Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Crescent Twirls

Cranberry Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Crescent Twirls

Festive Crescent Twirls with Creamy Cheese and Sweet-Tart Cranberry Pepper Jelly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 twirls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crescent Twirls
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 oz
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup pepper jelly
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pepper jelly, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
  4. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll up the dough from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
  6. Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

These crescent twirls are perfect for holiday gatherings. The creamy cheese and sweet-tart cranberry pepper jelly create a delightful contrast in flavors. Feel free to experiment with other jelly flavors or herbs.