Cherry Cheesecake Crescent Pastries
These Cherry Cheesecake Crescent Pastries are great for easy desserts, party treats, or even a special breakfast or brunch. Made with soft, buttery crescent rolls, topped with a creamy cheesecake mixture and finished with a sweet cherry pie filling.
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Made with just a few ingredients, and are ready in under 30 minutes. They’re best served with my Three Cheese Mini Quiches or my Juicy BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatballs.
How to Make Cherry Cheesecake Crescent Pastries
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl.
3. Lay the crescent sheet out on your baking sheet, and cut it into 8 equal squares. Push the seams together.
4. Add a dollop of cream cheese mixture to the center of each crescent square.
5. Fold each corner of the crescent squares in, then pinch slightly where they meet in the middle.
6. Add 2 cherries and a bit of the cherry gel to the center of each, atop the cheesecake filling.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crescents are golden.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use softened cream cheese – This ensures the filling mixes smoothly and spreads easily on the crescent rolls.
- Make sure the crescent roll seams are sealed well so the filling doesn’t leak during baking.
- Don’t overfill – A small dollop of cream cheese and 2 cherries per pastry is enough; too much filling can spill out.
- Watch the baking time – Bake until golden brown. Ovens vary, so keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
- You can prepare the pastries up to folding them, then cover and refrigerate them. Bake fresh before serving.
- You can try using other fruit fillings like blueberry, raspberry, or apple pie filling for a different twist.
Cherry Cheesecake Crescent Pastries
Ingredients
- 8 oz package crescent rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ⅓ cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cream cheese,sugar, and vanilla together in a small bowl.
- Lay the crescent sheetout on your baking sheet, and cut into 8 equal squares. Push the seams together.
- Add a dollop of creamcheese mixture to the center of each crescent square.
- Fold each corner of thecrescent squares in, then pinch slightly where they meet in the middle.
- Add 2 cherries, and a bit of the cherry gel to the center of each, atop the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crescents are golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
