Pecan and Brown Sugar Crescents
Delight your taste buds with these buttery, flaky Pecan and Brown Sugar Crescents, a perfect treat for any occasion! Made with a rich cream cheese dough, each crescent is filled with a delectable mixture of finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon for a warm, nutty sweetness in every bite. These golden crescents are lightly dusted with granulated sugar for an irresistible crunch and bake up to perfection in just 18 minutes. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they’re the ideal choice for holiday gatherings, brunch spreads, or an indulgent afternoon snack. Impress your guests with these homemade pastries, and enjoy their melt-in-your-mouth magic on every occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 160 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 60 grams Pecans, finely chopped
- 50 grams Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 15 grams Granulated sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. This will serve as the filling.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk into a 25 cm (10-inch) circle. Sprinkle half of the pecan mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, gently pressing it into the surface with your hands.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough circle into 12 equal wedges (like a pizza). Starting at the wide end of each wedge, roll it up tightly toward the point to form a crescent shape.
Repeat the process with the second disk of dough and the remaining pecan mixture.
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, point-side down, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between them.
Sprinkle the tops of the crescents with granulated sugar for added sweetness and crunch.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until the crescents are lightly golden and puffed.
Allow the crescents to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.0 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.8 g | 429% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 990 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.1 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*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.
