Save Flaky golden croissants filled with tangy sweet cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip make these perfect as a festive appetizer or for holiday brunch.
I first made these puff croissants for a Thanksgiving brunch and they disappeared in minutes. The mix of cool cream cheese and tart cranberry with a hint of jalapeño heat became an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- Cream Cheese: 120 g (4 oz) softened
- Sour Cream: 60 g (1/4 cup)
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce: 80 g (1/3 cup)
- Jalapeño Pepper: 1 small seeds removed finely diced
- Fresh Cilantro: 1 tablespoon chopped
- Green Onion: 1 tablespoon finely chopped
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground Black Pepper: 1/8 teaspoon
- Egg: 1 large beaten for egg wash
- Granulated Sugar: 1 tablespoon optional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Filling:
- In a bowl combine cream cheese sour cream cranberry sauce jalapeño cilantro green onion honey salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Cut Pastry:
- Unroll puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 8 triangles for a total of 16.
- Fill and Roll:
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling at wide end of each triangle then roll up from wide end toward tip forming crescent shape.
- Arrange Croissants:
- Place seam side down on baking sheet.
- Egg Wash and Sugar:
- Brush each croissant with beaten egg. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Save My kids love helping roll up the croissants before baking. Serving these straight from the oven has become our new holiday tradition.
Serving Suggestions
Plate with extra fresh cranberry sauce or fresh cilantro leaves on the side for festive color.
Allergen & Nutrition Info
Contains wheat milk and egg products. Each croissant provides about 145 calories with 9 g fat and 14 g carbohydrates.
Required Tools
Have a mixing bowl knife spatula baking sheet parchment paper and pastry brush ready for prep.
Save Try doubling the recipe if you're expecting a crowd the croissants taste best fresh and warm from the oven.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → Can I substitute cranberry sauce with another fruit spread?
Yes, raspberry preserves work well for a similar tangy-sweet flavor in the filling.
- → Is it possible to make these croissants ahead of time?
Bake and store them in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; reheat briefly to refresh before serving.
- → How can I make the filling spicier?
Leave some jalapeño seeds in the mixture or add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- → What tools will I need for this dish?
A mixing bowl, spoon, cutting board, knife, baking sheet, parchment paper, and pastry brush are recommended.
- → Are these croissants vegetarian?
All the ingredients are vegetarian, but always check labels for any hidden animal-derived products.
- → Can I prepare a larger batch for parties?
Simply double the ingredients for more croissants, adjusting baking time as needed for extra batches.