Delicious Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
A captivating dessert that combines the sweetness of caramel with the tartness of apples, all encased in a flaky crescent pastry.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package Crescent dough Typically contains eight rolls.
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened and at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar To sweeten the cream cheese filling.
- 2 medium Apples Peeled and diced, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- 1/2 cup Caramel sauce For drizzling and mixing into the filling.
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For flavor enhancement.
- Powdered sugar For garnishing To dust over the finished crescent ring.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the diced apples, ground cinnamon, and half of the caramel sauce to the cream cheese mixture. Fold until well combined.
- Open the package of crescent dough and unroll it. Separate the dough into individual triangles.
- Arrange the crescent dough triangles in a circular pattern on the prepared baking sheet, overlapping the wide ends to form a ring.
- Scoop the apple and cream cheese filling onto the center of the crescent dough ring and spread it evenly.
- Fold the points of the crescent triangles over the filling, tucking them under the ring.
- Brush the top of the crescent dough with melted butter (optional).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat slices in the oven for a few minutes to restore their flaky texture.