Description
Delightfully festive Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pie Filling are a perfect autumn treat. These adorable bite-sized pastries feature a smooth pumpkin-spiced cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough, shaped like miniature pumpkins and brushed with a vibrant orange egg wash for a beautiful golden finish. Ideal for Halloween parties or cozy fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dough & Topping
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Pretzel sticks or green candy (optional, for stems)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Seal any perforated seams to create solid pieces. Cut the dough into 8 equal portions.
- Fill Dough: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin cream cheese filling onto the center of each dough portion.
- Shape Pumpkins: Fold the dough around the filling and shape each piece into a round pumpkin shape. Use a toothpick or knife to score ridges radially on the dough surface to mimic pumpkin grooves.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with a few drops of orange food coloring until evenly colored. Brush the egg wash generously over each pumpkin to give them a shiny, golden orange finish after baking.
- Bake: Place the shaped pumpkins on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Decorate: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Optionally, insert pretzel sticks or green candy pieces at the top of each pumpkin to serve as stems, adding a cute finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing with the pumpkin purée.
- The orange food coloring is optional but adds a festive look to the crescents.
- You can substitute pretzel sticks with green licorice or candy for the pumpkin stems.
- Ensure the dough seams are sealed well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin crescent rolls, pumpkin dessert, cream cheese pumpkin filling, fall treats, Halloween snacks, pumpkin pastry
