CREAM CHEESE "CROISSANTS"
Not really croissants but they kinda look like them when they're done baking. They also resemble Pigs in a Blanket...minus the "pigs" of course since this is dessert :) Prep time includes chilling.
Provided by SweetPnut
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 32 "croissants"
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until soft.
- Sift in flour and mix until combined.
- Gather into a ball; divide dough in half.
- Flatten each half, wrap in greaseproof paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the filling.
- Mix together the chopped walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Working with half of the mixture at a time, roll out thinkly into a circle (about 11in diameter).
- Trim the edges with a knife using a dinner plate as a guide.
- Brush the sufacewith the egg white glaze and then sprinkle evenly with half the filling.
- Cut the circle into quarters and each quarter into 4 sections, giving a total of 16 triangles.
- Starting from the base of the triangles, roll up to form spirals.
- Place on the sheets and brush with the remaining glaze.
- Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
- Bake until golden, 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 76.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 1.9
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Eva Popescu
[email protected]I'm a professional baker and I have to say, these croissants are amazing. They're flaky, buttery, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Rashid ali Alikhan
[email protected]These croissants were a lot of work, but they were so worth it. They were the perfect addition to my holiday brunch.
Jason Lebrun
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a vegan cream cheese alternative. The croissants still turned out great! I was so happy to be able to enjoy these delicious pastries.
Jesusgutierrez 1234#jesus
[email protected]These croissants were a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Baterdene Tserendulam
[email protected]I had a hard time finding cream cheese in my grocery store, so I used Neufchatel cheese instead. The croissants still turned out great, but the filling was a bit less tangy.
Sahzad Gujjer
[email protected]These croissants were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Cedric Simmons
[email protected]I made these croissants for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best croissants he'd ever had.
Mwalim Mwalim
[email protected]These croissants were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it. They were so light and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling was to die for.
Vionacqt
[email protected]I've made these croissants several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special occasion.
Momtajur Islam
[email protected]These were so good! I used a store-bought puff pastry dough to save time, and they still turned out amazing. The cream cheese filling was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Dark_ Skull752
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these croissants turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. My friends couldn't believe I made them myself.
Offei Francis
[email protected]These croissants were a hit with my family! They were flaky, buttery, and the cream cheese filling was perfectly sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again.