Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Roll Pastries
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4.7
Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Roll Pastries
Description
This recipe transforms refrigerated crescent rolls into a layered sweet pastry by pressing together seams of unrolled dough for a base, spreading a mixture made from softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on top, and then covering with another layer of crescent dough. Melted butter brushed over the top and a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar create a sweet and lightly crisp surface once baked.
When baked at 350 degrees, the rolls become golden with slight browning around the edges, and the cream cheese filling melts into a smooth, rich center. The contrast between the tender, flaky pastry and creamy filling provides a pleasant texture and flavor experience.
These pastries are best enjoyed slightly cooled and can be served plain or with a drizzle of honey to enhance the sweetness. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated carefully in an oven to maintain flakiness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crescent rolls recommend: Pillsbury, refrigerated
- 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter melted
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- honey optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Unroll half a package (4 rolls) of crescent rolls. Press the seams together and place on the bottom of an 8x8 baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Stir with wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over crescent rolls in baking dish.
- Unroll remaining crescent rolls, press seams together and place on top of cream cheese layer in baking dish.
- Top with melted butter.
- Sprinkle top evenly with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Allow to cool, then slice and serve. May be topped with a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
- Any brand of refrigerated crescent rolls works well for this recipe, including store brands.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable bag in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheat pastries in a regular or toaster oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 10 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 617IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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