Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Separate the crescent dough into triangles.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each triangle.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cherry pie filling to the wide end.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end to the tip.
- Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm crescents before serving.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Servings
16 crescents
Tips
- Serve warm for the best creamy texture.
- Blueberry, strawberry, or apple pie filling can be used instead of cherry.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
Conclusion
Cream Cheese Cherry Crescent Bake is an easy, comforting dessert with flaky golden pastry, a rich cream cheese filling, sweet cherries, and a smooth vanilla glaze. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, or whenever you want a quick homemade treat that’s sure to impress.