Cranberry Croissant Sandwiches
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
1 sandwich
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Calories
785 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Croissant Sandwiches
Description
The spread combines cream cheese softened to room temperature with leftover cranberry sauce, chopped baking-grade walnuts, ground cinnamon, and honey, balanced to taste. This mixture can be prepared by hand or whipped in a food processor for a smoother consistency. The spread offers a creamy base with sweet tartness and warmth from cinnamon and honey, complemented by the crunchy walnuts.
To assemble, bakery fresh croissants are filled generously with the spread, then layered with crisp cucumber slices, torn romaine lettuce, and organic sliced turkey for added savory flavor and protein. The sandwich’s flaky bread and varied fillings provide a satisfying bite with contrasting flavors and textures.
This sandwich can be enjoyed as a quick lunch or snack. Serving it at room temperature allows the flavors in the spread to be most pronounced.
Nutrition facts calculated from the recipe are estimates and can be adjusted based on ingredient variations.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese or neufchatel cream cheese
- 4 TBSP cranberry sauce leftover
- 2-3 TBSP walnuts baking grade, chopped (minced or chunky
- 1 TBSP honey amount to taste
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Sandwich:
- 1 Croissant
- 8 cucumber sliced, amount to taste
- 2 romaine lettuce leaves, torn
- 3-4 turkey for t-rex option, sliced, organic
Instructions
Here's how to make this wildly addictive spread:
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature.
- Combine with a few heaping spoonfuls of leftover cranberry sauce.
- Next fold in chopped walnuts [optional, but beyond delicious!] and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of honey into the mixture and stir. Simple and deeeeelicious.
- Rather not wait for the cream cheese to soften? Break out your food processor and whip the cream cheese, cinnamon and honey to perfection before adding your sauce. Then fold in the minced walnuts Just be sure to unplug the food processor before trying to lick it clean. You're welcome.
- Serve this heavenly spread at room temperature with sliced green apple, whole grain crackers, and crunchy celery sticks. Or just go crazy and spread it on everything in sight.
To make the sandwich:
- Pile a fresh bakery croissant with the cinnamon walnut cranberry cream cheese spread above, then pile high with fresh sliced cucumbers, crisp lettuce, and anything else you'd like to throw into the mix! It's also phenomenal with oven-roasted sliced turkey breast. Whether you go veg or t-rex it up, this sandwich is positively amazing!
Notes
- Softening the cream cheese to room temperature ensures easier mixing and a smoother spread.
- Use leftover cranberry sauce for a flavorful base and adjust honey amount to taste for sweetness.
- This sandwich is best served at room temperature to enjoy the full flavor of the spread.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and should be adjusted according to specific ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 785 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 785kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 3549IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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