Description

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Crescent Pumpkins filled with creamy pumpkin pie and a velvety cream cheese center. These charming treats combine flaky crescent roll dough with a luscious filling, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. Not only do they taste amazing, but their pumpkin shape adds a playful touch to your dessert table. Easy to prepare and fun to eat, these Crescent Pumpkins are sure to impress everyone at your next autumn get-together.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz refrigerated crescent rolls
5 oz softened cream cheese
¾ cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Drain excess moisture from pumpkin puree using paper towels.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In one bowl, mix the drained pumpkin, egg yolk, sugars, corn starch, and spices until smooth. In another bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
Unroll crescent dough, cut into squares, and fill each with both cream cheese and pumpkin filling.
Shape into pumpkins by pinching the corners together and wrapping kitchen twine around each ball to create segments.
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 crescent pumpkin (50g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the pumpkin filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to two months.