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Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring

Mouthwatering Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring for Holidays

Delightful Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is a festive centerpiece with savory turkey and creamy Gruyere, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 roll Crescent Dough refrigerated for best results
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary or Thyme or dried herbs, use 1/3 amount if dried
  • 8 oz Gruyere Cheese Swiss or Havarti cheese can be used as alternatives
  • 2 cups Sliced Turkey roasted chicken, ham, or roast beef can be substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce homemade cranberry-orange sauce for a twist
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted; can use olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and arrange the triangles in a circular shape on the baking sheet with pointed ends facing outward.
  3. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Stir until smooth and spread over the dough.
  4. Layer Gruyere cheese, sliced turkey, and cranberry sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling to form a complete ring, tucking them underneath.
  6. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter mixed with poppy seeds.
  7. Bake for 22–24 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is perfect for holidays and can be prepped a day in advance.

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