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    Home » Brunch Recipes » Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls Recipe

    Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls Recipe

    Date: March 12, 2021 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    Learn to make crab rangoon crescent rolls in this easy recipe. A cream cheese and crab mixture is surrounded by a tender, flaky crust.

    Recipe | What is Imitation Crab? | Is Imitation Crab Gluten Free?

    24Bite: Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    Bringing the wonderful taste of crab rangoon to a dinner roll!

    I love crab rangoon but I don’t really enjoy frying it. I think I probably get enough fried foods as it is. Enter the crab rangoon crescent roll!

    I’ve recently tried using an air fryer for this Shrimp Rangoon recipe and it worked wonderfully! I will be trying it with crab soon.

    What is Imitation Crab?

    Imitation Crab on a cutting board © Olena Beisiuk via 123rf.com
    Imitation crab can be cut up just like you would anything else.

    I know there’s some controversy about using real crab or imitation crab. I really don’t mind imitation crab.

    It’s always in the refrigerator because it’s a quick and delicious snack, low in calories and fat.

    Imitation crab is made from fish that’s been shaped and made to look like real crab.

    I’m willing to bet that most every crab rangoon you’ve had at a Chinese restaurant has been made with imitation crab.

    It’s available in both stick shapes, made to look more like crab legs, and a flaky style.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you eat imitation crab raw?

    Imitation crab isn’t actually raw. It’s fully cooked then formed into this shape. You can eat it right out of the bag and I often do.

    Is imitation crab vegan?

    No, it’s not vegan. It’s made with fish, which isn’t eaten on a vegan diet.

    Is imitation crab gluten free?

    Most of the time, imitation crab isn’t gluten free. In order to keep the fish in shaped forms, starch and eggs are added. The starch is usually made from wheat. There could be brands that are gluten free, though. Check the label to be certain.

    Ingredients

    This recipe has all your usual crab rangoon ingredients. You’ll find cream cheese, green onion, garlic and Worcestershire.

    I’ve used something called Seafood Snackers which is exactly the right amount of imitation crab and it’s only $1. This stuff just miraculously appears in our refrigerator and it makes great snacks!

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    Puff Pastry Sheets

    I don’t know about you, but the only thing we don’t normally have in our refrigerator is the Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets.

    Before starting this website, I didn’t know about these pastry sheets at all, to be honest. If you’ve never seen them, they’re in the freezer section.

    Since I’ve found them, though, I’ve used them as much as I can. They are the perfect thing to have around for a quick, elegant treat or dessert.

    Crescent roll with crab cheese filling, pulled apart at the center to show the filling

    I’ve used them with raspberry and cream cheese to make these Raspberry Pinwheels. Cheese and chocolate chips for an Easy Cheese Danish recipe. Leftover Chicken and Pesto Puff Pastry Bites is another savory treat.

    For another savory appetizer, try this Puff Pastry Jalapeno Poppers or Spinach Ricotta Puff Pastry Braid.

    If you want to try your hand at making the puff pastry yourself, try this Easy Homemade Puff Pastry from Baking a Moment.

    Assembly

    To cut the puff pastry, I suggest a pizza cutter. You don’t want to use a knife to make jagged lines. You could instead use a really large straight knife and simply press down.

    Use one of the parchment paper strips to help make a straight line.

    The puff pastry arrives folded in thirds. It makes it really easy to follow the lines and cut into three pieces.

    You will only be able to place a small amount of cheese mixture on each roll.

    Once you have everything cut into long triangles, place about two or three teaspoons on all 12 pieces.

    It’s okay if the cream cheese mixture sticks out on the sides a little. It makes a great presentation when you can see little bits of it sticking out after baking.

    Roll carefully from the widest point of the triangle.

    Roll each triangle starting at the widest point. At the beginning of the roll, make sure that you sort of try to form a circle.

    Don’t let it turn into a squared off crescent roll!

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    Be sure to fill each triangle before you start to roll. This will help if you need to add or remove some of the filling to make things more even.

    Just a little bit of melted buttern will give the crescent rolls their golden color.

    Use a pastry brush to brush on melted butter. This will give the pastry a nice golden color when baking.

    I realize that this is supposed to be an appetizer, but I have a hard time eating just one!

    24Bite: Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls Recipe by Christian Guzman
    Sprinkle with a bit of parsley while still warm from the oven.

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    4.82 from 37 votes
    Course: Breads, Brunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: crab and cheese dinner rolls, crab and cheese filled crescent rolls, crab filled crescent snacks, crab filled crescent wontons
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 23 minutes
    Total Time: 43 minutes
    Servings: 12 rolls
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    Bringing the wonderful taste of crab rangoon to a dinner roll! Learn to make crab rangoon crescent rolls in this easy recipe. A cream cheese and crab mixture is surrounded by a tender, flaky crust.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
    • 4 ounces Imitation Crab, chopped
    • 1 Green Onion, minced
    • ½ tsp Worcestershire Sauce
    • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 box Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry, room temperature
    • Flour, small amount
    • ⅛ cup Butter, melted
    • Cooking Spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400℉.
    • Mix together cream cheese, imitation crab, green onion, worcestershire and garlic powder. Set aside.
    • Place small amount of flour on the working surface to help with sticking. With pizza cutter, cut puff pastry into three even strips then make a diagonal line across each strip. (There will be two pieces of puff pastry in the box and you will have 6 triangles out of each, for a total of 12.)
    • Place two or three teaspoons of cream cheese mixture at widest edge of triangle and roll up. It's best to place the mixture on all of them then roll up to make sure you have enough to go around.
    • Place parchment paper on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
    • Place the 12 rolls evenly on baking sheet.
    • Brush with melted butter.
    • Bake for 20-23 minutes. Makes 12.



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    Notes

    These crab rangoon dinner rolls can be served with a seafood gumbo or any seafood dish. Being able to dip it in a soup based meal would be delicious.
    You may not need any extra flour when cutting the triangles. The puff pastry includes a lot of flour to keep it from sticking.
    Nutrition Facts
    Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 220 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Sodium 243mg11%
    Carbohydrates 18g6%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jeanne @ Cooksister says

      March 13, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love the sound of these! I grew up with imitation crabsticks and although I love real crabmeat, they will always have a place in my heart. I do a great pasta with them too! Definitely bookmarking these for when we can entertain again!

      Reply
    2. Biana says

      March 13, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I like imitation crab, and these crescent rolls look really good! A perfect appetizer.

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      March 13, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! My daughter and husband are going to love this! So excited to try this!

      Reply
    4. Angela says

      March 13, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea! This is the perfect party appetizer. Yum!

      Reply
    5. Chichi says

      March 13, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a must try. Never tried imitation crab. Looks like I am about to. Yum!

      Reply

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