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crescent pumpkins with cream cheese and pumpkin pie filling Recipe

crescent pumpkins with cream cheese and pumpkin pie filling Recipe
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These Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pie Filling are a delightful fall dessert, featuring a flaky crescent roll exterior, a luscious cream cheese center, and a spiced pumpkin filling. Perfect for autumn gatherings and seasonal celebrations!

Ingredients

Crescent Roll Dough:

  • 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 5 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pumpkin Pie Filling:

  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For Brushing:

  • 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Drain the Pumpkin: Lay paper towels, place pumpkin puree on top, press to remove excess moisture.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C), line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Prepare the Pumpkin Pie Filling: Mix drained pumpkin, egg yolk, sugars, corn starch, spices, and vanilla.
  4. Cream Cheese Filling: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Roll the Dough: Unroll crescent dough, cut into squares.
  6. Assemble the Crescent Pumpkins: Stretch dough, add cream cheese and pumpkin filling, seal edges.
  7. Shape the Pumpkins: Wrap with twine, place on baking sheet.
  8. Brush and Bake: Brush with butter, bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool and Decorate: Remove twine, insert pretzel stick as stem.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Ready to impress!

Notes

  • Draining the Pumpkin: Essential to avoid soggy dough.
  • Make Ahead: Filling can be prepared in advance.
  • Twine Trick: Use a butter knife if twine is unavailable.
  • Pretzel Stick Substitutes: Try pecans or cinnamon sticks.

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