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Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pie Filling

Cozy Crescent Pumpkins with Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Filling

Delightful Crescent Pumpkins filled with cream cheese and spiced pumpkin pie filling, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pumpkins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Refrigerated dough for ease of preparation
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For brushing dough
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Opt for vegan cream cheese if needed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional in vegan versions
Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Well-drained to prevent sogginess
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Thickening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 number Egg Yolk Swap for a flax egg for vegan option
Decoration
  • 12 pieces Pretzel Sticks Can substitute with pecans or cinnamon sticks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Strainer
  • Measuring cups
  • Kitchen Twine

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the pumpkin puree to remove excess moisture.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, granulated and brown sugars, corn starch, and spices.
  4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  5. Unroll the crescent dough, press together perforations, and cut into 3-inch squares.
  6. Fill each square with cream cheese and pumpkin filling, then seal the corners.
  7. Wrap each filled square with kitchen twine to mimic a pumpkin shape.
  8. Brush tops with melted butter and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly, remove twine, and insert pretzel sticks as stems.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pumpkin puree is well-drained to maintain texture. Customize spice levels as desired. Store leftovers properly for best freshness.

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