Description
Crescent roll carrots stuffed with creamy egg salad offer a whimsical twist on classic brunch fare. Playful presentation meets delightful flavor, making these carrot-shaped treats a charming centerpiece sure to delight guests with their clever design and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube crescent roll dough
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coloring and Shaping Ingredients:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Orange food coloring
Preparation Tools:
- Aluminum foil
- Cooking spray
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Craft foil cone molds approximately 4 inches long, applying a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Unroll crescent roll dough, separating each triangle with precision and care.
- Gently drape each dough triangle around the prepared foil molds, ensuring a slight overlap to create an authentic carrot silhouette.
- Enhance the visual appeal by brushing the dough with a vibrant egg wash tinted with orange food coloring.
- Arrange the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Transfer to a preheated oven set at 375°F and bake until the rolls achieve a golden, crisp exterior, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Upon removal, optionally brush with melted butter to impart a luxurious sheen.
- Allow the baked rolls to cool momentarily before carefully extracting the foil molds.
- Prepare the egg salad by thoroughly mashing boiled eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate finely chopped green onions, celery, or pickles to introduce delightful texture and complexity.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to achieve a harmonious flavor profile.
- Delicately fill each cooled crescent roll “carrot” with the prepared egg salad.
- Garnish the top of each carrot with a small sprig of fresh parsley, dill, or chives to mimic leafy greens.
Notes
- Swap foil for metal cream horn molds to create perfect carrot shapes with less effort.
- Use silicone molds as an alternative for easier release and cleanup.
- Add turmeric or orange gel food coloring for more authentic carrot coloration.
- Experiment with different egg salad variations like adding diced bacon or fresh herbs for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg