Crab and Pesto Crescents
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Crab and Pesto Crescents—delicate golden pastries bursting with creamy, savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tender lump or claw crab meat, zesty pesto, and velvety cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. A touch of gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of garlic powder, salt, and pepper ensure every bite is perfectly seasoned. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these decadent crescents are ideal for parties, game days, or elegant gatherings. Serve them warm with a garnish of fresh parsley for a stunning and delicious treat that’s sure to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces (1 tube) Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup Cooked crab meat (lump or claw)
- 0.25 cup Pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, pesto sauce, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Open the tube of crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangular pieces.
On each triangle, place a small spoonful of the crab mixture at the wider end of the dough.
Roll the dough triangles from the wide end to the pointed end, enclosing the crab mixture. Tuck in any loose ends if needed to secure the filling.
Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 2262 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
