Pumpkin Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are perfect for fall – and they come together in no time! The sweet, pumpkin-spice filling is extra delicious thanks to the addition of cream cheese, and the whole thing is wrapped in luscious (but easy!) crescent dough. Yum!

One of My Favorite Easy Pumpkin Desserts

Sometimes I like to throw together a quick, homemade weeknight dessert. It really makes a normal weeknight dinner feel festive and cheerful! And it doesn’t get much easier than popping open some prepared crescent rolls, adding a quick and tasty filling, and rolling ‘em up! You will love the sweet fall flavors in this dish.

What’s In Pumpkin Cheesecake Crescent Rolls?

• Prepared, Refrigerated Crescent Dough: You’ll need one 8 oz. package.
• Pumpkin Puree: You can use canned pumpkin puree, or homemade if you have some. Do not use pumpkin pie filling.
• Cream Cheese: Plain, unflavored cream cheese is best.
• Sugar: You can use granulated sugar, or substitute raw sugar.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Egg: To glaze the rolls before baking.
• Turbinado Sugar: For sprinkling.
• Powdered Sugar: For the glaze.
• Pure Vanilla Extract

How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

1. Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Arrange the triangles on the baking sheet.
2. Prepare the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well until smooth.
3. Roll Up and Bake: Spread a tablespoon of filling on each crescent triangle. Then roll up the triangles, starting at the wider end. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with Turbinado sugar, and bake at 425˚F for 10 to 13 minutes. Set on a wire rack to cool
4. Glaze and Serve: While the crescent rolls are cooling, mix together powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze. Drizzle the cooled rolls with glaze and enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Keep an Eye on the Rolls: Watch the rolls closely while baking, as ovens are not always accurate. You want the rolls to be puffy and golden brown, but once they reach that point, they can quickly become slightly burned on top.
• Tuck Them In: When rolling up the crescent triangles, tuck the edges in so that the filling doesn’t leak out onto the parchment paper.
• Skip the Sugar: You can omit Turbinado sugar, if desired, and simply drizzle the cooled rolls with glaze.
• Cream Cheese: Take the cream cheese out of your refrigerator an hour before you start to work on the rolls.

How to Store These Sweet Rolls

• Leftover Pumpkin Cheesecake Rolls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cover them tightly in food containers, or store in plastic food storage bags, pushing out as much air as possible before sealing.
• Baked rolls can also be frozen, tightly wrapped or sealed in freezer bags with as much air as possible pushed out before sealing.
• To serve leftovers, thaw in the refrigerator (if frozen), and serve cold or gently warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. Be careful, as microwaves can heat pastries very quickly!

Looking for More Easy Dessert Ideas?

• Homemade Banana Pudding
• Chocolate Mug Cake
• No Bake Oatmeal Cookies