Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

I honestly havent really shared many pumpkin based recipes in my blog but these Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls were one I had to share. This recipe is inspired by classic pumpkin pie flavors and is easy to prepare and make. It’s a super tasty treat packed with warm spices and is quite satisfying.

If you enjoy cozy fall baking then try our Apple Cinnamon Bread for another seasonal favorite. When people think about pumpkin pie they probably avoid making it since a whole pie can take extra time and effort. But trust me on this when pumpkin filling is wrapped in flaky crescent dough it offers a sweet and warmly spiced taste that’s very satisfying.

This recipe is super tasty and quick to make and I recommend this treat for those who want to enjoy classic fall flavors without baking a full pie.

Ingredients

Here is what I use for this recipe and you can adjust nuts or spices based on preference:

• Refrigerated crescent roll dough: Creates the flaky buttery pastry shell that wraps around the pumpkin filling and turns golden during baking.
• Pumpkin puree: Provides the soft pumpkin base and classic autumn flavor while keeping the center creamy after baking.
• Light brown sugar: Sweetens the pumpkin filling while adding a mild caramel note that complements the warm spices.
• Pumpkin pie spice: Adds concentrated warm spice flavor so the filling tastes similar to traditional pumpkin pie.
• Ground cinnamon: Deepens the warm spice flavor and adds extra aromatic sweetness to the pumpkin mixture.
• Vanilla extract: Rounds out the pumpkin and spice flavors while giving the filling a smoother dessert aroma.
• Large egg: Forms the base of a light egg wash that helps the crescent rolls develop a glossy golden surface.
• Water: Thins the beaten egg so the wash spreads lightly and evenly without weighing down the pastry.
• Coarse sugar: Adds a delicate sparkling crust and light crunch across the tops of the crescent rolls.
• Powdered sugar: Adds a soft sweet finish to the baked rolls and highlights their rustic homemade appearance.

Tools You’ll Need

• Medium mixing bowl: Holds the pumpkin puree and sugar and spices while they are blended into a thick filling.
• Baking tray: Provides a flat surface for spacing all eight crescent rolls so the pastry can expand and brown during baking.
• Parchment paper: Lines the baking tray to reduce sticking and make the baked crescent rolls easier to lift after cooking.
• Small bowl: Holds the egg and water while they are combined into a light wash for the pastry tops.
• Pastry brush: Applies a thin layer of egg wash across the shaped rolls so they brown with a glossy finish.
• White serving plate: Presents the final portion and makes the flaky pastry layers and pumpkin center easy to see.

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the pumpkin filling

Stir the pumpkin puree with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon and vanilla until the separate ingredients become one thick orange filling with darker spice flecks throughout. The mixture should look creamy yet slightly textured rather than perfectly smooth and the color should deepen as the sugar and spices become fully incorporated.

Tip: Mix only until the filling looks evenly combined because excessive stirring can make the pumpkin mixture looser than needed.

Step 2: Fill and roll the crescent triangles

Spread the eight crescent triangles apart and place pumpkin filling near the wide end of each piece so the orange filling sits in uneven small mounds without reaching every edge. Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip so the filling becomes enclosed and small streaks of pumpkin remain visible at a few ends while the eight rolls develop slightly different curved shapes.

Tip: Keep the filling close to the wide end of each triangle so less pumpkin escapes while the rolls expand during baking.

Step 3: Brush and sugar the shaped rolls

Arrange the eight filled rolls with natural space between them and rotate several pieces so their pointed seams face different directions while the curved shapes remain slightly irregular. Brush the surfaces with beaten egg and water then scatter coarse sugar over the tops so the dough becomes lightly glossy and the sugar sits unevenly across each roll.

Tip: Use only a thin coating of egg wash because too much liquid can collect underneath the rolls and soften the pastry bottoms.

Step 4: Bake until flaky and golden

Bake the eight rolls until the pale dough expands into flaky layers and changes to warm golden brown with darker edges and slightly uneven browning across the batch. The pumpkin filling should look thicker where it peeks from the ends while several rolls develop small cracks and irregular curved seams that make them look homemade.

Tip: Remove the rolls when the tops are deeply golden because pale dough around the center seams may still taste underbaked.

Step 5: Serve one roll with a dusting of sugar

Transfer one baked crescent roll to a white plate and cut it open so the flaky golden pastry separates into irregular layers and reveals the thick orange pumpkin center inside. Dust the single portion lightly with powdered sugar so some areas remain bare and the browned crust and soft pumpkin filling stay clearly visible.

Tip: Let the rolls cool briefly before cutting because the pumpkin center thickens slightly and holds inside the pastry more cleanly.

Pro Tips

• Use pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling so you can control the sweetness and spice level in every batch.
• Keep the pumpkin filling fairly thick and avoid overfilling because excess moisture can leak out and soften the crescent dough.
• Leave natural space between the eight rolls on the baking tray so the pastry can expand without the sides sticking together.
• Bake until the seams and bottoms are golden as well as the tops because those areas give the rolls their best flaky texture.

Storage Instructions

Allow the baked Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls to cool fully before storing so trapped steam does not soften the flaky pastry. Place leftovers in a covered container and refrigerate them for up to three days because the pumpkin filling contains enough moisture to benefit from chilled storage. For the best texture reheat the rolls in an oven or air fryer until warmed through and lightly crisp again rather than microwaving them for too long. You can freeze cooled baked rolls in a sealed freezer safe container and reheat them from thawed for an easy seasonal treat later.

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I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you including these delicious Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls and our Apple Crisp Cheesecake Cups.

I hope you try them and enjoy them and rate them and share them with your friends and family and make our Cinnamon Apple Granola next!

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