Croissant Sandwiches - Fancy Tea Sandwiches

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   For all three fillings, use croissant dough rolled out and ready to fill and roll to bake OR as an easier and more convenient way, use Pillsbury's Cresent Rolls.

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   Place cream cheese and confectioner's sugar in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

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   Process together until smooth, scraping down the sides of the workbowl with a spatula as mecessary.

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   Add poppy seeds and process until throughly incorporated.

5. 5

   Spread a generous 1 tbsp (15 ml) across the wider edge of each croissant before rolling it up and baking according to croissant recipe (or Pillsbury) directions for rolls.

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   Beat together the almond paste and butter with an electric mixer until well blended.

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   Add the orange zest and beat to incorporate.

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   Spread the filling in a thin snake-like line across the wider edge of each croissant (or Pillsbury cresent roll) before, and then roll it up.

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   Top each formed croissant with a scattering of sliced almonds, if desired and bake according to roll directions.

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    Spread a generous coating of mustard over the surface of each croissant (or Pillsbury cresent roll) to within 1/4 inch of the edges.

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    Top with 1 slice of ham, them roll it up and bake according to the roll directions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.