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Adorable Crescent Pumpkins

Little bundles of sweet, creamy goodness wrapped in flaky crescent dough. They're so simple, you'll wonder why you haven't made them before!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pumpkins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough The foundation of our cute little pumpkins!
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened For that wonderfully creamy, dreamy filling. Make sure it’s soft for easy mixing!
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree The star of the show, bringing that classic fall flavor.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar To sweeten our pumpkin filling just right.
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice This little blend is pure autumn magic.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A touch of warmth to round out the flavors.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: First things first, let’s get that oven warmed up. Set it to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Gently unroll your crescent roll dough. You’ll see those handy perforations – separate them into individual triangles.
  3. Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, combine your softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix it all up until it’s wonderfully smooth and creamy. It smells like fall in a bowl already!
  4. Step 4: Grab one of your crescent dough triangles. Place a spoonful of that luscious pumpkin filling right on the widest end of the triangle. Don’t overstuff it, or it might sneak out during baking!
  5. Step 5: Now for the fun part – shaping! Roll the triangle up starting from that wide end, tucking the filling in as you go. Gently pinch and curve the sides to give it that cute pumpkin shape. You can even add a little twist at the top if you’re feeling fancy!
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, lightly whisk your egg yolk. Gently brush the tops of your crescent pumpkins with the egg wash. This will give them that gorgeous golden-brown color as they bake.
  7. Step 7: Place your pumpkin creations on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop them into your preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes. Keep an eye on them – you want them to be beautifully golden brown and puffy.
  8. Step 8: Once they’re done, carefully remove them from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. They’re best served slightly warm!

Notes

For extra pumpkin-y detail, you can use a toothpick to lightly score lines on the top before baking, resembling pumpkin ribs. You can also twist a thin piece of the crescent dough and insert it at the top for a stem! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.