Description
Delicious Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls featuring a creamy crab and cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough. These baked appetizers are golden, savory, and perfect for parties or snacks, served best with sweet chili or soy sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
- 4 oz imitation crab meat, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly and Topping
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Serving
- Sweet chili sauce or soy sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Combine softened cream cheese and finely chopped imitation crab meat in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended. Add soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The filling should be creamy yet thick enough to hold its shape.
- Preheat the oven: Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Shape the crescent rolls: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles along pre-scored lines. Each triangle will become one crab rangoon roll. Adjust the number depending on triangle size.
- Fill and roll: Place about 1 tablespoon of crab filling near the wide base of each dough triangle. Fold the sides slightly over the filling and roll from the wide end to the tip, sealing edges carefully by pinching, to keep filling contained.
- Apply egg wash and sesame seeds: Beat the egg with water in a small bowl. Brush the tops of each crescent roll with egg wash to promote a golden, glossy crust. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for flavor and appearance.
- Bake: Arrange rolls spaced on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the crescent rolls to prevent leakage during baking.
- Adjust seasoning in the filling to your taste preferences before assembling.
- If preferred, substitute imitation crab with real crab meat for a more authentic flavor.
- Egg wash can be skipped for a lighter version but will affect the final color and shine of the rolls.
- These crescent rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crab Rangoon, Crescent Rolls, Appetizer, Baked Crab Rangoon, Party Food, Crab and Cream Cheese
