Description
This Cherry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is a delightful and visually stunning dessert perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Featuring a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling layered on a flaky crescent roll crust and topped with luscious cherry pie filling, this ring is finished with a decorative lattice of crescent dough strips. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Base and Topping
- 16 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls (2 packages of 8 ounces each)
- 21 ounce can cherry pie filling
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crescent ring.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set this aside for assembly.
- Form Crescent Ring Base: Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them into individual triangles. Set aside 4 triangles; place the remaining 12 triangles on a large circular pizza pan (at least 14 inches in diameter) arranged in a ring shape with the points facing inward, pressing edges together to form a circle with a 2-3 inch hole in the center.
- Add Filling: Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough base. Then carefully spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer to cover it.
- Create Lattice Top: Cut the reserved 4 crescent roll triangles into 12 long strips. Arrange these strips evenly over the cherry filling, radiating from the outer edge of the ring toward the center hole, resembling spokes on a wheel. Press the ends and edges to seal the lattice in place.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crescent ring is golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove and allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: While the ring cools, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the slightly cooled crescent ring before serving to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- Use a pizza pan that is at least 14 inches in diameter to properly form the ring.
- The glaze is optional but adds a nice sweetness and attractive finish.
- Allow the ring to cool slightly before drizzling glaze to prevent it from melting off.
- This dessert is best served the same day but can be stored covered at room temperature for 1-2 days.
