5 from 21 votes
Cranberry Croissant Sandwiches
Cranberry Croissant Sandwiches feature a creamy spread made by mixing softened cream cheese with leftover cranberry sauce, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and honey, creating a sweet and slightly spiced topping. This spread is layered inside flaky croissants along with fresh cucumber slices, torn romaine lettuce, and turkey slices, combining a variety of textures and flavors that range from sweet and nutty to crisp and savory.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
1
sandwich
Calories:
785 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 785
% 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.