Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky, buttery crescent rolls filled with a rich and creamy cream cheese mixture, topped with sweet cherry pie filling. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures, from the crisp exterior to the smooth, luscious filling, creating a heavenly flavor experience that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Sliced almonds
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Top with 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
- Roll each crescent up from the wide end toward the point, gently tucking in the filling as you roll.
- Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Brush the tops with the melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescents are puffed and golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool for about 10 minutes.
- If making the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the warm rolls.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the cream cheese mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover crescent rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes or in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before reheating.
- Substitutions: Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option or swap cherry pie filling for blueberry or apple filling for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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