Pecan Cream Cheese Croissants
Indulge in the flaky, buttery perfection of Pecan Cream Cheese Croissants—an irresistible combination of rich, tangy cream cheese, sweet powdered sugar, and nutty pecans wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and transforms simple ingredients into a decadent treat. Topped with a luscious cinnamon-brown sugar glaze and a delicate egg wash, these croissants bake to a glossy, caramelized finish. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a holiday gathering, these croissants are a crowd-pleasing fusion of creamy, nutty, and buttery flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 100 grams Pecans
- 2 cans Pre-made crescent roll dough
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 25 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 3
Finely chop the pecans using a knife or food processor and stir them into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 4
Unroll the crescent roll dough from the cans and separate it into individual triangles as per the perforations.
Step 5
Spread roughly 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese-pecan filling onto each triangle, avoiding the edges to prevent leaking during baking.
Step 6
Starting at the wide end of the triangle, carefully roll the dough towards the pointed end to form a croissant shape. Place the rolled croissants onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
Step 7
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until combined. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the tops of the croissants with this mixture.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Gently brush this over the croissants for a golden, shiny finish.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the croissants are puffed and golden brown.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let the croissants cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (981.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3796.4 |
| Total Fat 267.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 102.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.9g | |
| Cholesterol 513.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4384.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 290.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 137.1g | |
| Protein 63.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 369.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 838.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories