This simple recipe for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cherry Pie Filling transforms refrigerated dough and canned pie filling into a delightful breakfast treat (or anytime snack!)
Get ready for a quick, delicious, and surprisingly impressive semi-homemade pastry made in your oven (or air fryer) that will have everyone asking for more.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- What to do with Leftover Cherry Pie Filling
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Crescent Roll Recipes You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 🗒️Shopping List
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 10 min | Cook/Bake: 12-15 min | Difficulty: Easy
Main Ingredients: crescent rolls, cherry pie filling, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract
Why You'll Love It: Made with a handful of simple ingredients, these cherry-filled crescent rolls come together quickly for an easy dessert or sweet treat.
Best For: Weekend breakfasts, holiday brunches, afternoon snacks, or an easy dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Oven or air fryer: Bake in a traditional oven or use your air fryer; see the recipe card Notes for air fryer time and temperature.
Equipment Needed:
What to do with Leftover Cherry Pie Filling
Freezing: Add the leftovers to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the pie filling to defrost overnight in the refrigerator when you're ready to use it.
Ice Cream: Spoon any leftovers on top of vanilla ice cream to create a delicious sundae.
Breakfast: The filling also makes a delicious topping for pancakes and waffles! You can even use it on top of your morning oatmeal or yogurt.
Savory Toppings: Prepare a quick sauce to spoon on top of baked pork chops or grilled ham steaks.
Looking for more Refrigerated Dough Recipes? Try my collection of Crescent Roll Breakfast Recipes or Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls.
Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
- Dough swap: Instead of crescent rolls, use puff pastry sheets for a lighter, more delicate texture. Thaw first, cut into squares or rectangles, seal edges well, and bake per package temp (typically 400°F) until puffed and golden.
- Filling options: Don’t limit yourself to cherry—try apple, blueberry, peach, or mix-and-match favorites. Try my Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe.
- Cheesecake layer: Add 1–2 teaspoons of sweetened cream cheese under the fruit for a bakery-style Danish vibe.
- Extract boost: Stir a few drops of almond extract or vanilla extract into the filling or glaze to enhance flavor.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Open the can and slice the crescent rolls into 11-12 rounds. Use a tart tamper to create a small well in the center of each round. Fill each with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Step 2: Arrange the dough rounds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes.
Step 3: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a smooth glaze.
Step 4: Drizzle over the warm pastries.
Step 5: These cherry treats are delicious both warm and at room temperature—take your pick!
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO gently press a shallow well in each dough round before filling so the cherry filling stays put and doesn’t spill over while baking.
❌ DO NOT overfill! Adding too much cherry pie filling will cause leaks or soggy bottoms, so stick to the suggested spoonful.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in a covered storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: These Danishes do not stand up well to freezing.
Reheat: You can reheat the leftover Danishes in the microwave.
Recipe FAQ's
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Gently unroll the dough from the can and separate it along the perforations into individual triangles. Starting at the wide end with the filling, carefully roll the dough towards the pointed end. Place on a baking tray and bake!
Baking time should be about 6-8 minutes. Check for doneness by gently pressing on the center – they should feel firm and look golden brown.
More Crescent Roll Recipes You'll Love!
Looking for more crescent roll desserts? Try my Crescent Rolls Apple Dumplings, or these Apple Butter Crescent Rolls.
Want to try this recipe with cream cheese? Try my Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish recipe for the holidays!
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📖 Recipe Card
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cherry Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 2 8 count Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
- 1 28 ounce can cherry pie filling
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- Open the crescent roll can and slice the log of dough into 11-12 rounds without unrolling it.
- Gently press the center of each dough round with a tart tamper to create a well for the pie filling.
- Place the dough rounds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and top each with a tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow them to cool slightly while you prepare the powdered sugar glaze.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Air Frying Instructions:
- Air fry in batches at 390°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips:
- You can use less milk for a thicker glaze or more for a thinner glaze.
- You won't need the entire can of cherry pie filling for this recipe, but any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months—perfect for a future batch of danishes!
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Donna says
Can this recipe be made with a different flavor pie filling???
Lois says
Absolutely! Cherry pie filling is one of our favorites, but this recipe works well with other flavors too. Apple, blueberry, peach, and even strawberry pie filling are all delicious options. Just use the same amount of filling and follow the recipe as written. If you try a different flavor, I'd love to hear which one you chose and how it turned out!
Julie Dixon says
How about the oven ?
Lois says
Sorry about that! The blog post has been updated with oven and air frying baking instructions. I hope you'll try it and let me know how you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you!
Julie says
Thank you so much 💗
Lois says
I hope you enjoy the recipe!