Cheesy Spinach Jalapeno Crescent Ring
Try this Cheesy Spinach Jalapeno Crescent Ring recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Cheesy Spinach Jalapeno Crescent Ring recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0.97206000033403 g
- Cholesterol 17.9756250020146 mg
- Fat 5.46160125051404 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 1.71618375074019 g
- Saturated Fat 3.11340412532019 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (22g)
- Sodium 55.1111250081233 mg
- Sugar 0.97206000033403 g
- Trans Fat 0.72474112502658 g
- Calories 59 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare the spinach in the microwave according to package instructions, then drain and squeeze as much moisture out of it as you can with paper towels.
- Combine the cream cheese and ricotta cheese in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to combine. Add the spinach, cheese and jalapeños and mix to combine.
- Open the tubes of crescent dough and separate into triangles. On ungreased large cookie sheet, arrange triangles in ring so short sides of triangles form a 3-inch circle in center. (Dough will overlap; half of each triangle will hang over edges of cookie sheet. Dough ring should look like a sun.)
- Spoon the spinach mixture on the half of each triangle closest to center of ring.
- Bring each dough triangle hanging over side of pan up over filling, tucking dough under bottom layer of dough to secure it. Repeat around ring until entire filling is enclosed (some filling might show a little).
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the dough is fully cooked and golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy!
Frozen chopped spinach dictates the success of this ring, demanding aggressive moisture extraction before joining the dairy base. Thaw the greens completely, then transfer them to clean paper towels or a lint-free kitchen towel to wring out every drop of liquid. Excess water inside the filling turns steam-locked pastry soggy, preventing the laminated layers of dough from rising into distinct, flaky strata during baking.
Equipment and Assembly Strategy
Standard baking sheets often prove too small for a sixteen-slice ring layout, making a rimless baking sheet or a heavy-duty pizza stone mandatory equipment for proper heat distribution. Arrange the triangles with their narrow tips overlapping evenly in a three-inch central circle, ensuring the base is wide enough to support the heavy filling without tearing. Press the overlapping seams firmly together with fingertips to prevent premature venting of steam while the cheese melts.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the exterior crust turns an even golden brown.
- Target a total bake time between 15 and 18 minutes, checking visually rather than relying solely on clocks.
- Monitor the cheese consistency by pressing the center lightly; the filling should feel set and piping hot throughout.
