Strawberry Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Strawberry Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are delightful, flaky pastries filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and sweet, fresh strawberries. Topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, these rolls make a perfect easy-to-make breakfast treat or dessert that combines fruity freshness and rich creaminess in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crescent Rolls
- 8 ounce package Crescent Rolls (8 rolls)
Strawberry Filling
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (half a brick)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Vanilla Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven and prep baking sheet and crescents: Set oven to the temperature indicated on your crescent roll package (generally between 350-375°F for Pillsbury). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Unroll the crescent dough and carefully separate along the perforated lines using a sharp knife.
- Make strawberry filling: Wash and finely dice the strawberries. In a small bowl, combine the diced strawberries with the granulated sugar and stir gently. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, add softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Optionally, add lemon zest for extra brightness. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Fill, roll and bake crescents: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling onto each crescent triangle. Use a small rubber spatula to spread it evenly to the edges, scraping off excess if too thick. Next, add about 1 tablespoon of the strawberry mixture on top and spread close to the edges. Starting from the wide end, loosely roll each crescent up, using a lifting motion to avoid pushing out the strawberries. Place the rolls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 9 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown.
- Prepare sweet vanilla glaze: While the crescent rolls bake, make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, heavy cream (or milk), and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Add more cream if needed to achieve a drizzling consistency. Once the rolls have been removed from the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; canned or frozen do not work as well in this recipe.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- If you prefer a tangier cream cheese filling, add a teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more or less cream to your preference.
- Serve these crescent rolls warm for the best taste experience.
