Indulge in the delightful Apricot Cream Squares, a heavenly treat that combines the flaky layers of crescent rolls with the tangy sweetness of apricot filling and the velvety smoothness of cream cheese frosting. These delectable squares are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends or a special celebration. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these irresistible treats that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these delectable Apricot Cream Squares, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor combinations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APRICOT SQUARES
I remember my mom making these fruity bars for PTA meetings when I was in elementary school more than 40 years ago. Now I serve these bars for a variety of functions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside one-third for the topping. , Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves, lemon juice and zest; spread evenly over crust. , Crumble reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT CRESCENTS
When I was in college, my roommate's mother sent these flaky horns in a holiday care package. I've been making them ever since. When I mail them to my parents, I put an equal number in two tins labeled "his" and "hers" so there's no squabbling over who gets more. - Tamyra Vest, Scottsburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg yolk and sour cream; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Chill several hours or overnight. , Divide dough into fourths. On a sugared surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Turn dough over to sugar top side. Combine preserves, coconut and pecans; spread over circles. Cut each circle into 12 wedges and roll each wedge into a crescent shape, starting at the wide end. Sprinkle with sugar. , Place points down 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set and very lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APRICOT CRESCENT COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Blend butter, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt until well blended.
- Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Divide dough into thirds. Keep dough in the refrigerator while working on one portion at a time. Roll each portion into a 12 1/2x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.
- Place a dot, about 1/4 teaspoon, of preserves in the center of each square. Bring up two diagonal corners to the center, pinching together to seal, or secure with a toothpick. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until firm, but not brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Sift remaining powdered sugar over the cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 22.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
APRICOT-AND-CREAM CHEESE SQUARES
A new take on an old favorite, this modern riff on the apricot-cheese Danish skips the complicated layered dough of the original for a simple focaccia dough. And rather than forming individual pastries, it's baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan and cut into squares. Another thing that makes this recipe easy on the cook, we use canned or jarred apricots rather than fresh.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, combine yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees), and pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Beat on low speed while adding 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Slowly add flour while beating until mixture just comes together. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until dough is soft and elastic, 3 minutes.
- Coat a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer dough to pan; press to edges with your hands (being careful not to tear). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in lower third. Press dimple-like indentations all over dough with your fingers. Stir together cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; dot all over dough. Arrange 12 apricot halves on top in a 3-by-4 grid formation. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until puffed, 30 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown on top, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer with two large spatulas to a wire rack. Drizzle with honey and oil; let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
CREAM CHEESE SQUARES
Cream cheese squares. Very easy, and very good.
Provided by Ann
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent layer. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down. Pour the melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 245.8 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
ALMOND-ORANGE-APRICOT CRESCENT ROLLS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to package directions and roll out dough on a nonstick cookie sheet. Cut and separate dough into perforated triangles. Combine the apricot jam or fruit spread and the orange marmalade in a small bowl. Place bowl in microwave and cook on HIGH 15 seconds to loosen the preserves. Beat egg with water to thin it out a little for an egg wash. Use the back of a teaspoon to spread a thin layer of apricot-orange jam across each piece of dough. Roll crescents up, brush with a little egg wash and coat with sesame seeds and almonds. Bake to package directions until deep golden in color. Serve warm.
APRICOT-GORGONZOLA CRESCENT APPETIZERS
Make and share this Apricot-Gorgonzola Crescent Appetizers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pillsbury Crescent
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Spray large cookie sheet with CRISCO Original No-Stick Cooking Spray.
- If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; place on cookie sheet. Press dough into 13x9-inch rectangle. Firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; place on cookie sheet. Press dough into 13x9-inch rectangle.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave preserves and butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Spread preserves mixture evenly over dough. Top evenly with cheese and pecans. Sprinkle evenly with pepper.
- Bake 13 to 19 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into 12 squares. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 173.2, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 3.3
APRICOT SQUARES
During a visit to my future in-laws house many years ago, a friend of theirs made these delicious apricot bars. Before I flew home, I had the recipe in my hand to take back with me.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 eight inch square baking pan, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the dried apricots into boiling water for 10 minutes; drain.
- Chop cooled apricots; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, granulated sugar, and 1 cup flour.
- Press this mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake 25 minutes; set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat together eggs and brown sugar.
- Fold in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; mix till combined.
- Stir in vanilla, chopped apricots, and nuts.
- Spread evenly over top of baked layer.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
- Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.5, Protein 2.9
EASY APRICOT CRESCENTS
Make and share this Easy Apricot Crescents recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350*.
- Seperate crescent rolls into 8 pieces.
- Spread equal parts jam, coconut, and pecans on each roll.
- Roll up and place seam side down on lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, brush the crescent roll dough with melted butter before baking.
- If you don't have an apricot glaze, you can make your own by combining 1/2 cup apricot preserves with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- You can also use other types of fruit preserves or fillings, such as strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry.
- If you want a more decadent dessert, you can top the squares with whipped cream or ice cream.
- These squares can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Apricot cream squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them crispy or gooey, with apricot or another type of filling, these squares are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give apricot cream squares a try.
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