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    Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries

    Published: May 15, 2021 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    Stop your hunt for a quick dessert to whip up! These cherry cheese crescent pastries are super easy and taste absolutely delish!

    Jump to:
    • Is the Crescent Pastry Same as Puff Pastry?
    • Can I Use Homemade Crescent Pastry Instead?
    • Can I Use Another Filling Instead?
    • Tips & Tricks to Nail the Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries
    • Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries
    Drizzled Topping on Crescent

    For some, baking can be therapeutic and can cheer them up after they’ve had a hard day. For some, it can be sinking their teeth into a sweet treat. For me, it is both, and that’s exactly why I love making these cherry cheese crescent pastries whenever I can. 

    They’re incredibly easy to make, taste out of the world delicious, and can also double up as a breakfast the next day. 

    Ready to go ahead and give them a shot? Here’s what you need to know before you do! 

    Is the Crescent Pastry Same as Puff Pastry?

    Well, technically no! They might look and feel the same, because they both have similar folding techniques when it comes to getting the pastry ready, but the difference between them both is the use of yeast! 

    Cherry Cheese Pastries

    Puff pastry doesn’t contain yeast, and ends up more fluffy after you’ve baked it. Crescent roll pastry is crafted using yeast-raised dough and also packs in a lot of butter to soften it and lend it that incredible flavour. 

    Can I Use Homemade Crescent Pastry Instead?

    The fun part about using the Pillsbury crescent sheet is the fact that it is super convenient, perfect if you really want to whip up a nice dessert, but don’t want to spend a lot of time toiling in the kitchen. 

    Cherry Crescent Prep

    However, if you’re a fan of scratch made desserts, you could totally try making the crescent pastry yourself! Lookup a good recipe online, follow it to the T and that’s it! 

    Can I Use Another Filling Instead?

    Of course, you can. There’s something about the combination of cream cheese and cherry pie filling that’s so insanely delicious, you just can’t go wrong with it. But if you don’t have the cherry pie filling, you can opt for any other filling you like. Most berry fillings- strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry work well, since their sweetness and tartness pairs up nicely with the cream cheese. 

    Cherry Filling

    Tips & Tricks to Nail the Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries

    Okay, so the recipe is pretty simple and straightforward, I get it. But sometimes, the teeny little things really matter when it comes to making the recipe a success. 

    • Before you mix the cream cheese and sugar, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. Taking it straight out of the refrigerator and then mixing it will end up making the mixture lumpy. 
    • If you’re making your own crescent pastry, use butter instead of margarine to get that perfect crispiness. 
    Baked Pastries
    • Remember to allow the crescents to cool down before you drizzle them with the icing mixture, otherwise, it’ll become a big soggy mess. 
    • Remember to keep enough space between the crescents before you pop them in the oven- they’ll expand in there and you don’t want them to come out sticking to each other. 

    Loved how these turned out? Looking for some more dessert inspiration? Here are a few of my all time favourites! 

    • Lemon Custard Tart
    • Mocha Espresso Truffle
    • Homemade Buckeyes
    • Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows
    Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries

    Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries

    Stop your hunt for a quick dessert to whip up! These cherry cheese crescent pastries are super easy and taste absolutely delish!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Cooling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 roll Pillsbury Crescent Sheet
    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 10 oz cherry pie filling

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
      Cherry Cheese Pastries
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Roll out the crescent sheet and cut into 8 squares. Place 1-2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
      Crescent Squares
    • Mix cream cheese and sugar.
      MIx Cream Cheese and Sugar
    • Add a spoonful of mixture to the center of each crescent square.
      Cherry Crescent Prep
    • Add a heaping spoonful of cherry pie filling (about 3-4 cherries, plus the jelly) on top of the cream cheese mixture.
      Cherry Filling
    • Fold up the corners of the crescent squares almost, but not quite to the center.
      Cherry Cheese Crescent Prep
    • Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly golden and dough is baked through.
      Baked Pastries
    • Remove from oven, and allow to cool a bit.
    • Once cooled, mix the powdered sugar and milk.
      Mixed milk and sugar
    • Drizzle icing with a spoon, using a back and forth motion, across the pastries.
      Drizzled Topping on Crescent
    Keyword Cherry Cheese Crescent Pastries
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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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