Here’s a clean, detailed recipe for Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pie Filling — a festive, easy-to-make fall treat using store-bought crescent dough.
Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pie Filling
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: About 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Filling:
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½ cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
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3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Dough:
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional Topping:
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Coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Filling:
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In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), salt, and vanilla.
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Mix until smooth and fully blended. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Dough:
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
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On a clean surface, gently press or stretch each triangle to widen it slightly.
4. Fill and Shape:
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Place about 1 tablespoon of filling near the wider end of each triangle.
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Fold the edges in slightly and roll up from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
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Curve the sides inward slightly to resemble a pumpkin shape.
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Use a small knife to score shallow vertical lines across the top to mimic pumpkin ridges (optional).
5. Add the Stem (Optional):
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If desired, insert a small pretzel stick or a pumpkin seed into the top after baking to act as a stem.
6. Egg Wash and Bake:
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Brush each pumpkin crescent with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar if desired.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
7. Cool and Serve:
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Let cool slightly on the pan before serving warm.
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These are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
Would you like a version using puff pastry or a homemade crescent dough alternative?
