Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Puff Croissants (Print Version)

Crisp croissants packed with creamy cranberry jalapeño filling—ideal for holiday snacking or festive brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Puff Pastry

01 - 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Dip Filling

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
05 - 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Assembly

11 - 1 large egg, beaten
12 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, cranberry sauce, diced jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Unroll puff pastry sheets and cut each into 8 triangles, making a total of 16 pieces.
04 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each pastry triangle.
05 - Roll up each triangle from the wide end toward the tip, forming a crescent shape.
06 - Place croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush each croissant with beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle with granulated sugar for additional sweetness.
08 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until croissants are golden brown and puffed.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive flavor with a delicious blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy
  • Easy to make and ideal for parties or brunch
02 -
  • Contains wheat and milk allergens, and may contain eggs;
  • You can substitute cranberry sauce with raspberry preserves for a different flavor profile
03 -
  • Leave some jalapeño seeds in the filling for extra heat
  • Serve with a side of extra dip for dunking, if desired
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