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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Finely chop the pecans using a knife or food processor and stir them into the cream cheese mixture.
Unroll the crescent roll dough from the cans and separate it into individual triangles as per the perforations.
Spread roughly 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese-pecan filling onto each triangle, avoiding the edges to prevent leaking during baking.
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.
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the croissants are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the croissants cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.6 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.5 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 513 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 4384 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.1 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
