Description
These Cherry Filled Crescent Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert or breakfast treat featuring flaky crescent dough filled with sweet cherry pie filling and optional cream cheese. Finished with a vanilla glaze, they are perfect warm and make a crowd-pleasing pastry for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crescent Rolls
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
Cream Cheese Mixture (Optional)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: If using, combine the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth and creamy to add a subtle sweetness and rich flavor inside the rolls.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles, which will serve as the base for each roll.
- Add Filling: Spread a thin layer of the sweetened cream cheese mixture (if using) onto each triangle, then place 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling onto the wide end of each triangle to ensure a flavorful center.
- Roll Up: Starting at the wide end, carefully roll each triangle towards the pointed end, tucking in the sides as needed to keep the filling contained. Arrange the rolled crescents point-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until they turn golden brown and flaky, indicating they are cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth to create a sweet glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warm crescent rolls with the vanilla glaze before serving to add a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Feel free to swap cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings such as apple or blueberry for variety.
- These crescent rolls are best served warm to enjoy their flaky texture and gooey filling.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
