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A golden-brown braided Mediterranean Crescent Ring filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, and red bell pepper, garnished with fresh parsley.
Layla

Mediterranean Crescent Ring

A vibrant and savory Mediterranean Crescent Ring, featuring a creamy feta and spinach filling with sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, all wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough. Perfect for a light meal, brunch, or appetizer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese block, softened
  • 4 oz Feta cheese crumbled
  • 5 oz Fresh spinach roughly chopped (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Red onion finely minced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
For the Ring
  • 2 cans Refrigerated crescent rolls 8 oz each
  • 1 large Egg lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Kalamata olives, minced red onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (feta and olives are salty, so usually no extra salt is needed).
Assemble the Ring
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll both cans of crescent dough. Separate the dough into 16 triangles. On the prepared baking sheet, arrange the triangles in a circle with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outwards. There should be a 3-4 inch opening in the center.
  3. Spoon the Mediterranean filling evenly over the wide ends of the crescent dough, forming a ring.
  4. Starting from the wide end, fold the pointed end of each crescent triangle over the filling and tuck it under the wide end of the dough at the center, enclosing the filling. Continue around the entire ring until all points are tucked, forming a complete ring.
Bake
  1. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Brush the top of the crescent ring with the beaten egg.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and puffed.
  3. Let the ring cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

This Mediterranean Crescent Ring is delicious served with a side salad or a light soup. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.