Creamy Crab Snacks
Creamy Crab Snacks are delicate pastry bites filled with crabmeat, cream cheese, green onions, and a hint of cayenne—perfect as an elegant yet simple appetizer for gatherings or quick entertaining.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup fully cooked crabmeat
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 8 oz crescent roll dough 1 standard can
- Light pinch of cayenne pepper
- Optional: 1 egg white lightly beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lightly spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the crescent dough. Unroll the crescent roll dough on a lightly floured surface. Press the seams together gently to form a single sheet. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 4 vertical columns and then into 6 horizontal rows to create 24 small rectangles.
- Make the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, cayenne pepper, and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the snacks. Spoon a small portion of the filling into the top corner of each dough square. Fold the dough over the filling, starting at that same corner, tucking slightly as you roll diagonally. When you approach the opposite corner, pause and gently bring that corner over the top to complete the fold. Press lightly to seal.
- Optional finish. Brush the tops with beaten egg white if a glossy finish is desired.
- Bake. Place the assembled crab snacks onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, simply substitute a gluten-free crescent roll dough (such as those available from select specialty brands). Ensure the crabmeat and all seasonings are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.