Description
These Pumpkin Crescent Roll Dumplings combine the flaky goodness of crescent rolls with a sweet, spiced pumpkin filling and a creamy center. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble and a splash of apple juice, they’re baked to golden perfection for a comforting fall treat perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dough and Filling
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 oz cream cheese
Brown Sugar Crumble
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make brown sugar crumble. In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
- Assemble dumplings. Separate the crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. On the widest end of each triangle, place 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar crumble mixture, and a small piece of cream cheese.
- Roll the dough. Starting from the widest end, roll up each triangle toward the point, then tuck the small end underneath to seal. Arrange the rolls seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Add topping and bake. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar crumble evenly over the top of the rolls. Then, pour the apple juice over everything in the baking dish.
- Bake until golden. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and let the dumplings cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a delicious fall dessert or snack.
Notes
- Use cream cheese at room temperature for easier dolloping and better melting.
- If you prefer a stronger pumpkin flavor, increase the pumpkin puree to 2/3 cup.
- Substitute apple juice with apple cider for a more robust fall flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan crescent roll dough and dairy-free butter and cream cheese alternatives.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
