cranberry jalapeño dip puff croissants (Printable Version)

Crispy croissants stuffed with tangy cranberry jalapeño cream cheese—an easy festive appetizer or elegant brunch snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Puff Pastry

01 - 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Dip Filling

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
05 - 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Assembly

11 - 1 large egg, beaten
12 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, cranberry sauce, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Unfold puff pastry sheets and slice each into 8 triangles, yielding 16 total. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
04 - Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point to create a crescent. Arrange seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
05 - Brush croissants with beaten egg and, if desired, sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.
06 - Transfer to oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
07 - Let pastries cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and bake
  • A perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors
02 -
  • Leaving some jalapeño seeds in the filling will increase heat
  • You can swap cranberry sauce for raspberry preserves for a twist
03 -
  • Thaw puff pastry completely for easy cutting and rolling
  • Chill filling briefly to firm it up before assembling croissants
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