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Defy expectations with these Elphaba-inspired crescent hats! They’re a wicked twist on a classic snack and a playful nod to Elphaba’s iconic look, filled with savory turkey, bright green pesto, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for a Halloween bash or Wicked-themed party, these Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats will cast a delicious spell on everyone at the table. Served warm from the oven, they're sure to steal the show!
Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Butter Flake Crescent Rolls: The flaky, triangle-shaped dough is the perfect starting point for creating the “witch hats.”
Basil Pesto: This brings bold, herby flavor and a pop of Elphaba’s favorite color! The best part: You can find pre-made pesto at most grocery stores.
Deli Turkey: The meat adds hearty protein and a savory base that balances the richness of the pesto and cheese. If you don’t have turkey on hand, you can use another thinly sliced deli meat of your choice.
Other Ingredients: Mozzarella cheese adds a melty, gooey texture and holds everything together. Butter brushed on top of the crescent dough gives it an irresistible golden finish—plus poppy seed for an optional but fun touch of wicked black color.
Making Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats is easier than it looks. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to do. Keep scrolling for the full recipe!
Roll out the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Add a slice of turkey to each triangle and top each one with a spoonful of pesto and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
Gently fold the turkey slice around the pesto and cheese. This is very important, because it will help contain the cheese so it doesn’t melt out of the hat.
Fold the wide part of the dough triangle up over the turkey to form a rectangular hat brim and help seal in the filling. Then, flip down the triangle tip to make a fold in the hat.
Brush the hats with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seed for a wickedly-wonderful finishing touch.
Pop your Elphaba-inspired hats into a 350°F oven and bake until beautifully browned. Serve warm with extra pesto for dipping.
These Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats are best eaten straight from the oven when they’re warm and melty. However, if you have a few extras, here’s how to enjoy them later.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
We don’t recommend freezing these little hats; the dough will become soggy and dense when thawed.
Remove crescent hats from the container, and reheat on a baking sheet at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until warm.
Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles.
Place a slice of turkey on the widest end of each triangle. Place 2 teaspoons pesto and 1 tablespoon mozzarella on top of each turkey slice. Wrap the turkey in an envelope shape around the pesto and cheese. Fold the dough over the turkey into a rectangle to form the brim of the witch hats. Place on large baking tray.
Fold the point of the triangle down diagonally to create a fold in the hat.
Brush the dough hats with the melted butter, and sprinkle with poppy seed.
Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until golden brown, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Serve warm.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Refrigerated dough is easier to work with when chilled, so keep the dough in the refrigerator until ready to add the fillings.
Have your own favorite pesto recipe? Feel free to use it instead of the packaged pesto.
