Description
Flaky crescent rolls revolutionize the classic Rangoon! These baked pinwheels deliver savory crab, tangy cream cheese, and onion notes in a perfect spiral.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat, finely flaked or chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, flaked crab meat, sliced green onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, mixing until the filling is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Step 2: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface. Separate the dough into two rectangular pieces, or if using seamless dough, lay it flat. Press the perforated seams together firmly to create one large, solid rectangle of dough.
- Step 3: Spread the crab rangoon filling evenly over the entire surface of the dough rectangle, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Carefully roll the dough tightly lengthwise into a compact log.
- Step 4: Using a sharp knife, slice the log into pinwheels, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Lay the pinwheels flat on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch. Brush the tops and sides of the pinwheels with the beaten egg wash.
- Step 5: Bake the pinwheels for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown and the filling is heated through. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
Notes
- If preparing these ahead, assemble the pinwheels, slice them, and flash-freeze them before storing in an airtight bag; bake directly from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the standard cook time.
- For best texture, reheat leftover pinwheels in a toaster oven or standard oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes, rather than the microwave, to restore a crispy crust.
- Elevate this appetizer by serving the warm pinwheels immediately alongside small bowls of sweet chili sauce or traditional plum sauce for dipping.
- Ensure your cream cheese is thoroughly softened before mixing; this prevents lumps and makes spreading the filling evenly over the delicate crescent dough much easier, resulting in a tighter, uniform roll.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Pinwheels
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 3g