Description
Pecan Pie Crescents combine a sweet, buttery pecan filling with flaky golden crescent roll pastry for an easy dessert inspired by classic pecan pie. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the pecan filling at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip, keeping the filling enclosed.
- Arrange the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the crescents to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
Mix in mini chocolate chips for a richer dessert.
Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze after baking for a festive touch.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes to restore flakiness.
Freeze baked crescents for up to 2 months and thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
