Description
Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is a delectable dessert that marries flaky pastry, creamy filling, and sweet-tart apples. Imagine golden crescent dough enveloping a rich cream cheese mixture, all topped with fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for brunches or special gatherings, this treat is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on apple sweetness)
- 2 cups apples, chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Peel and chop apples. Toss with sugar and cinnamon.
- Unroll crescent dough into a circular shape on the baking sheet. Spoon cream cheese filling in the center and top with apples.
- Fold each triangle over the filling towards the center. Brush with egg wash if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute apples with pears or berries for variation. Adjust sugar to taste for sweeter filling. Serve warm with powdered sugar or ice cream.