Description
Pumpkin Pie Crescents with Maple Glaze are a simple and delicious fall dessert that combines flaky crescent rolls with a spiced pumpkin filling, topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for cozy autumn gatherings or a quick treat, these crescents offer a delightful seasonal flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls & Filling
- 1 (8 oz) can crescent roll dough
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Maple Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (as needed for consistency)
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Pumpkin Filling: In a small bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended to create a smooth and flavorful filling.
- Arrange Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles, preparing them for filling and rolling.
- Fill and Roll Crescents: Place about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin mixture on the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll each from the wide end toward the point, ensuring the filling stays inside, then position them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush each crescent roll lightly with the beaten egg to promote a golden brown and shiny finish when baked.
- Bake Crescents: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the crescents turn golden brown and flaky.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: While the crescents bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, milk (starting with 1 teaspoon, adding more if needed for desired consistency), and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the crescents are baked and have cooled slightly, drizzle the maple glaze generously over them. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a richer filling, mix a tablespoon of cream cheese into the pumpkin mixture before filling the crescents.
- Adding chopped pecans to the filling provides a delightful crunch and additional flavor.
- These crescents are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently in a toaster oven to restore flakiness and warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
