Description
Festive gatherings come alive with this spectacular Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring, blending savory roasted turkey and tart cranberry sauce in a golden, flaky pastry. Guests will devour each delicious slice, celebrating holiday flavors that perfectly balance comfort and culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 1 lb thinly sliced turkey (leftover or deli)
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (divided)
Bread and Spread:
- 1 tube crescent rolls
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (divided)
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious baking surface by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring optimal heat distribution and easy cleanup.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent pastry, strategically positioning triangular sections to create a beautiful circular formation with pointed edges radiating outward and wide bases overlapping.
- Craft a luxurious base layer by blending softened cream cheese with Dijon mustard and aromatic herbs, spreading this mixture generously across the wide dough sections.
- Enhance the flavor profile by generously sprinkling Gruyere cheese over the cream cheese foundation, then artfully layer delicate turkey slices ensuring slight overlap for maximum coverage.
- Drizzle cranberry sauce across the turkey, creating a vibrant and tangy dimension to the savory landscape.
- Sprinkle additional Gruyere cheese to amplify the richness and complexity of the filling.
- Gently fold the pointed dough edges inward, tucking them meticulously beneath the wide base to create a seamless, elegant ring structure.
- Craft a delectable butter glaze by combining melted butter with poppy seeds, granulated garlic, and a pinch of salt, then brush this mixture delicately across the dough surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the pastry transforms into a golden, crispy masterpiece with enticing aromas wafting through the kitchen.
- Allow the crescent ring to rest briefly, permitting flavors to meld and settle.
- Garnish with remaining herbs, slice into wedges, and serve alongside additional cranberry sauce for a stunning culinary presentation.
Notes
- Swap Gruyere with cheddar, Swiss, or gouda for different flavor profiles that match personal taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free crescent roll dough or create a base with almond flour pastry to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Replace turkey with rotisserie chicken, sliced ham, or plant-based protein alternatives for versatile meal choices.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for more vibrant, intense flavors that elevate the overall taste of the crescent ring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg