Best 8 Apricot Cheese Crescents Recipes

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Apricot cheese crescents are a delightful pastry that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots with the creamy richness of cheese. These delectable treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create these mouthwatering apricot cheese crescents. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin our culinary journey to create these delectable pastries.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT CRESCENTS



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When I was in college, my roommate's mother sent these flaky horns in a holiday care package. I've been making them ever since. When I mail them to my parents, I put an equal number in two tins labeled "his" and "hers" so there's no squabbling over who gets more. - Tamyra Vest, Scottsburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg yolk and sour cream; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Chill several hours or overnight. , Divide dough into fourths. On a sugared surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Turn dough over to sugar top side. Combine preserves, coconut and pecans; spread over circles. Cut each circle into 12 wedges and roll each wedge into a crescent shape, starting at the wide end. Sprinkle with sugar. , Place points down 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set and very lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APRICOT CRESCENT COOKIES



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This apricot crescent cookie recipe was given to me by my cousin back in the late 70's. It's been a must-have for the holidays ever since, and a big hit whenever I serve them at parties.

Provided by SER

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 3h55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Blend butter, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt until well blended.
  • Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Divide dough into thirds. Keep dough in the refrigerator while working on one portion at a time. Roll each portion into a 12 1/2x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.
  • Place a dot, about 1/4 teaspoon, of preserves in the center of each square. Bring up two diagonal corners to the center, pinching together to seal, or secure with a toothpick. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, but not brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Sift remaining powdered sugar over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 22.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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.

APRICOT-AND-CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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A new take on an old favorite, this modern riff on the apricot-cheese Danish skips the complicated layered dough of the original for a simple focaccia dough. And rather than forming individual pastries, it's baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan and cut into squares. Another thing that makes this recipe easy on the cook, we use canned or jarred apricots rather than fresh.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (from 1 package)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon and a pinch sugar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves in heavy syrup, drained
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, combine yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees), and pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Beat on low speed while adding 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Slowly add flour while beating until mixture just comes together. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until dough is soft and elastic, 3 minutes.
  • Coat a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer dough to pan; press to edges with your hands (being careful not to tear). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in lower third. Press dimple-like indentations all over dough with your fingers. Stir together cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; dot all over dough. Arrange 12 apricot halves on top in a 3-by-4 grid formation. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until puffed, 30 minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown on top, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer with two large spatulas to a wire rack. Drizzle with honey and oil; let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.

EASY APRICOT CRESCENTS



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Make and share this Easy Apricot Crescents recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package crescent roll
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Seperate crescent rolls into 8 pieces.
  • Spread equal parts jam, coconut, and pecans on each roll.
  • Roll up and place seam side down on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm.

APRICOT CHEESE LOAF



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A fruit-laden and slightly tart loaf. Excellent with tea or coffee.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine
½ cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Pour boiling water over apricot pieces in a small bowl. Cool.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and dates.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in cooled apricots and water. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan to rack. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 303.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

APRICOT CRESCENTS



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Make and share this Apricot Crescents recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 36 cresents

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut in the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • With a fork stir in the sour cream and egg until a stiff dough forms.
  • Cover and chill for a least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Divide the dough into 3 pieces.
  • On a floured surface, roll out each piece to an 11-inch round.
  • Spread one-third of the apricot preserves evenly over each round, and sprinkle each round with one-third of the walnuts.
  • Cut each round into 12 wedges.
  • Starting at the wide end, roll up each wedge.
  • Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheets, placing the cookies about 1-inch apart and curving the ends to form crescent shapes.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly colored.
  • Dust the warm cookies with powdered sugar and transfer to wire racks to cool.

APRICOT CHEESECAKE



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Sweet-tart apricot jam is the perfect counterpoint to classic creamy cheesecake. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 graham-cracker sheets (5 ounces), finely ground (1 cup)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of coarse salt
2 pounds (four 8-ounce bars) cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
One 13-ounce jar (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a parchment round.
  • Make the crust: Stir together graham-cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Wrap the exterior of the springform pan with a double layer of foil. Set a kettle of water to boil. With an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce to low speed; add sugar in a slow, steady stream. Add the salt and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until just combined (do not over-mix). Pour the cream cheese filling over crust.
  • Set springform pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up side of springform pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 75 minutes.
  • Transfer springform pan to a wire rack and remove foil; let cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 24 hours. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen before unmolding.
  • Make the topping: Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and let soften for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the apricot preserves over medium-low until warm, about 2 minutes. Add softened gelatin and stir to combine. Let cool slightly and then strain over cheesecake. Spread into an even layer and chill to set, about 2 hours.

Tips:

  • For a flakier dough, use cold butter and work it quickly into the flour mixture.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add more flour a tablespoon at a time until it is easy to handle.
  • To prevent the filling from leaking out, make sure to seal the edges of the crescents well before baking.
  • For a sweeter filling, use more apricot preserves or add a tablespoon of sugar.
  • For a tangy filling, add a teaspoon of lemon juice or orange zest.
  • Brush the crescents with egg wash before baking for a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the crescents warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Apricot cream cheese crescents are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their flaky crust, creamy filling, and sweet and tangy flavor, these crescents are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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