APRICOT CHEESE CRESCENTS

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Traditionally, I bake these for Christmas. A cross between sweet breads and cookies, they're also something that I have been asked to make for weddings. I'm a widow with two grown sons and five grandchildren. -Ruth Gilhousen, Knoxdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
FILLING:
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
TOPPING:
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add cottage cheese; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. , For the filling, combine apricots and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. , Pour into a blender; cover and process on high speed until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sugar. Cover and chill. , For topping, combine almonds and sugar; set aside. On a floured surface, roll the balls into 2-1/2-in. circles. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling onto each. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; sprinkle with almond mixture. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Rafeullah Khan
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I love these apricot cheese crescents! They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Shafi Ur Rahman Saeed
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These apricot cheese crescents are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Victor Leon
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I've made these apricot cheese crescents several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


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These apricot cheese crescents are a great way to use up leftover apricots. I also like that they can be made ahead of time.


Farxiya Cabdulahi
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I wasn't sure how I would like these apricot cheese crescents, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good and I would definitely make them again.


Mpendulo Lamula
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These apricot cheese crescents are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


Roqia
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I love that these apricot cheese crescents can be made ahead of time. I usually make a batch on the weekend and then freeze them. Then I can just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Ethel Miseleni
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These apricot cheese crescents are a great way to use up leftover crescent roll dough. They're also a great snack or appetizer for any occasion.


Ssenyonjo Timothy
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I've tried many different recipes for apricot cheese crescents, but this one is by far the best. The dough is flaky and the filling is perfectly sweet and tangy.


Fb Bhuiyan
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I made these apricot cheese crescents for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shulissa Edmonds
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These apricot cheese crescents are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the apricots and cheese complement each other.


marygee 7
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I was a bit skeptical about these apricot cheese crescents, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Dylan Adablanu
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These apricot cheese crescents are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use canned apricots, so I can make them any time of year.


sobuj
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I've made these apricot cheese crescents several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect snack or appetizer.


Ferdaws Karimi
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I made these apricot cheese crescents for my family and they were a huge success! The combination of the sweet apricots and the creamy cheese was perfect.


S I L O
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These apricot cheese crescents were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.