Poppy Seed Crescents
Delight your taste buds with these buttery, flaky Poppy Seed Crescents—a perfect blend of tender cream cheese dough, nutty poppy seed filling, and a bright lemon glaze. These elegant crescent-shaped cookies are made with a short and simple list of pantry staples, like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, creating an irresistibly melt-in-your-mouth texture. Gently rolled and brushed with a golden egg wash, they bake to a crisp perfection before being drizzled with a tangy powdered sugar glaze. Ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or a sweet snack anytime, this recipe yields 24 crescents that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Easy to make yet impressively sophisticated, these poppy seed treats are a must-try for your next baking adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until the dough just comes together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter.
Sprinkle 1.5 tablespoons of poppy seeds evenly across the dough circle, gently pressing them into the surface.
Using a knife or pizza cutter, divide the circle into 12 even triangles (like cutting a pizza).
Starting from the wide base of each triangle, roll the dough tightly towards the pointed tip to form crescent shapes. Repeat with the other dough portion.
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheets, tip-side down, and spacing them about 1 inch apart.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk to create an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the crescents with the egg wash.
Bake the crescents in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the crescents bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Once the crescents are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your homemade Poppy Seed Crescents!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.8 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.4 g | 527% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 663 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 1936 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.7 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 722 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 967 mg | 21% | |
*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.
