What Is a Holiday Crescent Ring (and Why It’s Great)
A crescent ring (or crescent wreath) is essentially triangles of crescent roll or similar dough arranged in a circle, filled in the wider part, and folded over, creating a beautiful ring that looks festive and serves easily. Because you can fill it with sweet or savory ingredients, it’s perfect for holiday brunches, buffets, parties, or special occasions.
Advantages:
Attractive, centerpiece‑worthy presentation
Flexible: you can go sweet (fruit, jam, cream cheese) or savory (meat, cheese, veggies)
Easy to slice into portions
Uses convenience dough (crescent roll dough) or puff pastry — less effort than making complex pastry
You can prepare ahead and bake just before serving
Various recipe sources demonstrate both savory and sweet variants:
A “Holiday Crescent Ring with Savory or Sweet Fillings” gives both spinach‑cheese and Nutella‑strawberry versions.
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A “Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring” is a festive savory version using turkey, Gruyère, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, herbs, etc.
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A “Cranberry and Brie Crescent Ring” shows a more dessert / appetizer direction with brie + cranberry sauce stuffed in crescent dough.
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A “Spicy Italian Crescent Ring” shows layering meats, cheese, and peppers.
Sweet Pea's Kitchen
A “Festive Holiday Crescent Ring” recipe offers a savory chicken / cranberry variant.
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A “Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Ring” is a sweet brunch / dessert style ring.
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We’ll combine those inspirations into a “Holiday Crescent Ring Master Recipe” you can adapt.
Ingredients & Equipment (Master Version)
Here’s a comprehensive list. You’ll choose one filling direction (savory or sweet) and adapt from here.
Dough & Base
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough (standard crescent roll tubes) — most recipes use these.
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(Optional) Puff pastry or crescent dough alternative if you want flakier crust
Savory Filling Option
Here are ingredients for a robust savory holiday filling (turkey / spinach / cheese, etc.):
1 to 2 cups cooked shredded turkey or chicken (leftover works well) — used in turkey‑cranberry variant
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4 oz cream cheese (softened) — chive & onion cream cheese in turkey ring versions
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Dijon mustard (1½ Tbsp)
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Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) or dried, divided
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2 cups Gruyère cheese (or cheese of your choice), shredded, divided
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1 (14 oz) can whole‑berry cranberry sauce (for sweet/savory balance)
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Melted butter (for brushing)
Poppy seeds, garlic powder, salt (for topping)
Sweet Filling Option
Alternatively, here are ingredients for a dessert or sweet brunch ring:
1 (8 oz) wheel Brie (cut into wedges)
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1 cup cranberry sauce or jam (berry, apricot, etc.)
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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(Alternate sweet: strawberry pie filling + cream cheese)
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1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
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Fresh thyme or herbs or sea salt (a hint, optional)
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Equipment & Tools
Baking sheet or pizza pan
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Pastry brush
Knife or pizza cutter
Small mixing bowls
Spoon / spatula
Oven (preheated)
Cooling rack
Step‑by‑Step Instructions (Master Method)
Below is a unified, step‑by‑step method. I’ll indicate where you choose savory vs sweet divergences.
1. Preheat & Prepare Pan
Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) (used in multiple recipes)
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
2. Arrange Crescent Dough into Ring Base
Unroll both tubes of crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
On the baking sheet, arrange the dough triangles in a circle (ring shape) with the wide ends overlapping toward the center, and the points facing outward. This forms the base/wreath of your ring.
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Press overlapping dough edges gently to seal so it acts as a base for the filling.
3. Prepare the Filling
Savory Option
In a bowl, mix cream cheese + Dijon mustard + 1 teaspoon herbs (rosemary/thyme) until smooth.
Spread that mixture evenly over the wide ends of the crescent dough.
Sprinkle half of the shredded Gruyère cheese over that layer.
Layer shredded turkey or chicken over the cheese.
Spoon half the cranberry sauce over the turkey (if using sweet/savory twist).
Top with the remaining half of the Gruyère cheese.
Sweet Option
Spoon cranberry sauce (or jam) over the wide ends of the crescent dough.
Place wedge pieces of Brie on top of the sauce.
For variation, you could also do strawberry jam + cream cheese swirl instead of cranberry + brie.
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4. Fold & Seal the Ring
Fold the pointed ends of each triangle over the filling and tuck under or into the bottom edge of the base ring, encasing the filling. The ring should look like a wreath.
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Make sure seams are pinched to prevent leakage.
5. Brush, Top & Bake
For savory, mix melted butter + poppy seeds + granulated garlic + salt (and any herbs) and brush the top of the ring generously.
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For sweet, brush with beaten egg (egg wash) for golden finish, and optionally sprinkle sea salt or fresh thyme.
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Bake in preheated oven for about 22‑30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and melted. Many savory rings bake ~22‑24 minutes.
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For sweet versions (like brie + cranberry), bake about 30 minutes, turning halfway, until deep golden.
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If top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil near end.
6. Cool & Serve
Remove from oven and let rest ~5 minutes so filling sets slightly.
Transfer to serving platter (you may slide parchment under).
Garnish with fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), extra fruit pieces, or powdered sugar as appropriate.
Slice and serve. For savory version, serve with extra cranberry sauce or mustard; for sweet version, serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of icing.
Full Printable‑Style Recipe (Holiday Crescent Ring – Two Fillings)
Holiday Crescent Ring (Savory & Sweet Variants)
Serving: ~8 slices
Prep & Bake Time: ~30–40 minutes total
Ingredients
Dough & Base
2 cans (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Savory Filling
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (plus extra)
2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded (divided)
~1 lb cooked shredded turkey or chicken
1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce
2 Tbsp melted butter
½ tsp poppy seeds
½ tsp granulated garlic
Salt
Sweet Filling
1 cup cranberry sauce or jam
8 oz Brie (cut into 12 wedges)
1 egg (for wash)
Sea salt flakes and thyme for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line or grease pan.
Unroll crescent dough; arrange triangles in a circle, wide ends inward overlapping.
Savory version:
a. Mix cream cheese + mustard + herbs; spread on wide ends.
b. Sprinkle 1 cup Gruyère.
c. Layer turkey.
d. Spoon half cranberry sauce.
e. Top with remaining 1 cup Gruyère.
Sweet version:
a. Spoon cranberry or jam on wide ends.
b. Place brie wedges atop.
Fold triangle points over filling, tuck under ring base. Pinch seams.
Savory topping: brush with butter mixture (pop. seed, garlic, salt).
Sweet topping: brush with beaten egg, sprinkle salt & thyme.
Bake ~22–30 min until golden and filling hot. Turn or rotate halfway if needed.
Let rest ~5 min. Garnish and slice.
Tips, Variations & Troubleshooting
Tips for Best Results
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt.
Seal seams well — pinch or press dough firmly to avoid filling oozing.
Don’t overfill — leave space so dough folds easily.
If dough browns too fast, optionally tent with foil mid‑bake.
Let ring rest briefly before slicing so filling doesn’t run excessively.
For sweet rings, freezing brie slightly before baking can help control melting.
Use a preheated baking sheet to get a crisp bottom crust.
Flavor Variations & Twists
Italian / Spicy version: Use pepperoni, salami, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, basil (like the Spicy Italian Crescent Ring)
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Spinach & cheese version: with cream cheese + spinach + mozzarella filling (savory)
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Cranberry & brie sweet variant: classic sweet + tangy pairing
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Turkey & cranberry + stuffing: Use leftover stuffing inside along with turkey & cranberry.
Apple & cheddar: For sweet/savory, slice apples + cheddar + cinnamon sugar.
Nutella & fruit: Use crescent ring for dessert — spread chocolate hazelnut and add berries (as in the original recipe guide)
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Vegetarian: Use roasted vegetables + goat cheese or spinach + feta.
Make ahead / freezer friendly: Assemble ring, wrap tightly, refrigerate or freeze; bake when needed (increase baking time a bit).
Use puff pastry: Instead of crescent dough, use puff pastry sheets and adapt the folding.
Common Problems & Fixes
Problem Likely Cause Solution
Filling leaks or oozes out Seams not sealed or overfilled Pinch seams firmly, don’t overfill
Dough too doughy inside Underbaked or too thick dough Bake longer, reduce dough thickness
Top browns too fast Oven too hot or uncovered too long Tent with foil, bake at slightly lower temp
Cheese not melting Filling too cold or oven too low Use room temperature filling, ensure oven heat
Sweet version too sweet / tart Strong jam or sauce Adjust sugar or mix with cream cheese
Ring falls apart Cuts too deep or not tucked Keep base intact, tuck dough under firmly
If you like, I can now send you:
A one‑page printable recipe card
A metric / imperial conversion version
A video demonstration link
Which would you prefer?
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