Description
Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pie Filling are the ultimate fall treat that beautifully combines flaky crescent dough with a rich cream cheese center and spiced pumpkin filling. These delightful pastries not only taste amazing but also bring a festive spirit to any gathering with their charming pumpkin shape. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy family dinners, these treats are sure to impress guests of all ages. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they are a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of autumn. Get ready to indulge in this easy-to-make recipe that will become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz refrigerated crescent rolls
- 5 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Drain the pumpkin puree using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine drained pumpkin puree, egg yolk, sugars, corn starch, and spices in a mixing bowl; stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Unroll crescent dough into rectangles and cut into squares.
- Fill each square with cream cheese and pumpkin filling; pinch corners tightly to form balls.
- Wrap each ball with kitchen twine for that signature pumpkin look; place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg