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Crescent Pumpkins

Crescent Pumpkins: Delicious, Easy Fall Treats You'll Love

Crescent Pumpkins are delightful mini treats filled with cream cheese and pumpkin, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pumpkins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough or homemade puff pastry for a twist
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree pure canned pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened, can substitute with mascarpone or ricotta
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice can substitute with cinnamon
For Decoration
  • 12 Green Candy or Pretzel Sticks for pumpkin stems

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  3. Open the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
  4. Place a spoonful of filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll towards the tip, sealing edges.
  5. Pinch the dough in the center of each roll to create a pumpkin shape.
  6. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes on a wire rack.
  8. Insert green candy or pretzel sticks into the tops as stems.
  9. Serve on a festive platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for the filling. Experiment with different extracts or spices for added flavor.

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