Made with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are perfect for breakfast, dessert or just an afternoon snack. This is slowly becoming one of my favorite easy pumpkin dessert recipes that I enjoy making for my family. Let me show you easy it is to turn a tube of crescent roll dough into this sweet dessert.
The other day I made my recipe for 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread that doesn't use a full can of pumpkin puree. I put the extra pumpkin puree into a small container and placed it on a shelf in the back of the refrigerator.
A few days later I remembered that container and decided to try something new. I combined the pumpkin puree with some cream cheese and sugar. Next, I rolled the mixture up in refrigerator crescent dough.
The result was something so delicious. It was the taste of a piece of pumpkin cheesecake rolled up in a crescent roll. Yummy!
Pumpkin Crescent Rolls
The next time I make these pumpkin crescent rolls, I'm going to double the recipe. That's right, they're that good. This crescent roll recipe quickly disappeared from the table over the weekend when we had friends over for brunch.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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- Baking Trays
- Parchment Baking Sheets
- Hand-held mixer - you can use a wooden spoon if you want, but I found it easier to use my mixer.
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Ingredients
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- Pumpkin Puree; not canned pumpkin pie filling.
- Cream Cheese; softened
- Sugar
- Pumpkin Pie Spice - one of my favorite spices to use for Fall.
- Cinnamon Sugar mixture
- 1 egg; lightly beaten
- Tube of refrigerated crescent rolls
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients
- Combine the pumpkin puree with the softened cream cheese.
- Then add the sugar and pumpkin pie spices.
- Mix to combine.
Step 2 | Prepare the Crescent Rolls
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the refrigerator crescent rolls and separate each one.
- Spread about 1 tbsp of the pumpkin puree/cream cheese mixture on top of each crescent roll.
- Beginning at the bigger end, roll up the crescent rolls and place on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each crescent roll with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
Step 3 | Baking Instructions
- Bake in 425 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
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Helpful Cooking Tips
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the mixing bowl.
- You also need to make sure you tuck the ends of the crescent rolls under so the pumpkin cheesecake mixture doesn't leak out while baking.
- Cinnamon sugar is available at any grocery store.
- However, it's very easy to make homemade by combining ½ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
FREQUENTLY ASKED RECIPE QUESTIONS
Pumpkin puree is just as the can says, it’s cooked, pureed pumpkin. Nothing has been added to it. On the other hand pumpkin pie filling is flavored with spices such as cinnamon, clove, allspice and ginger. There’s also sugar added to pumpkin pie mix. It’s an easy way to make pumpkin recipes with all the spices and sugar added.
Leftover canned pumpkin only lasts for about a week when stored in the refrigerator. You can easily place the leftover canned pumpkin in ice cube trays and then pop out the cubes once frozen to store in freezer safe bags.
More Delicious Pumpkin Recipes:
- My new favorite EASY pumpkin recipe is 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread. And another new recipe favorite is Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Have you ever tried to make pumpkin pancakes? This recipe for Pancake Mix Pumpkin Pancakes is a family favorite.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescents
Easy to make and oh so yummy! You're going to love these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls for breakfast, dessert or just a snack!
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup cream cheese; softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Cinnamon/sugar mixture; about 2 teaspoons
- 1 egg; beaten
- 1 container refrigerator crescent rolls
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with the softened cream cheese
- Add the sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the refrigerator crescent rolls and separate each one.
- Spread about 1 tbsp of the pumpkin puree/cream cheese mixture on each crescent roll.
- Beginning at the bigger end, roll up the crescent rolls and place on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper
- Brush each crescent roll with the beaten egg and sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons or more if you want of the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Bake in 425 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the mixing bowl.
To make Homemade Cinnamon/Sugar Mixture, combine ½ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 54mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g
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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared on this site in 2013 with new photos and a new printable recipe card.
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So tasty!!!
I love pumpkin cream cheese rolls! A perfect combination of sweet and mellow 🙂
Thanks for the recipe.
These sound so yummy! A perfect treat or dessert for Fall. Pinned
These pumpkin cream cheese crescents look fantastic. Thank you for sharing at Inspiration Monday.
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OMG this looks incredible! I can't wait to try them! Thanks for sharing!
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We love pumpkin recipes at our house and I can't wait to try these. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Ooh, sounds so tasty! Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday!
These look so delicious Lois! And so simple! Can't wait to try this recipe soon.
Looks deliciouse! A great idea!
Dear Lois, This is such a wonderful idea...I know my family would enjoy this very much...and it is a great way to use up the leftover bit of pumpkin. Thank you for sharing. Will be pinning! Blessings, Catherine xo
thank you Catherine!
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I'll be right over! thank you Anne!
Well this is a clever use of left-overs! This would make for an interesting roll at the Thanksgiving Table. May I use this idea as well giving you credit for the conception? Love it. Have a great day!
Yes, please! Share your blog with me Patty so I can come visit!