Description
These gooey, golden Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls are the perfect blend of flaky crescent dough and rich pecan pie filling—ready in under 30 minutes! Ideal for a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or impressive brunch dish, this recipe wraps sweet pecan goodness in buttery layers. Whether you’re looking for new breakfast ideas, a sweet holiday snack, or an easy recipe to share, this treat delivers all the cozy flavor of pecan pie in convenient roll form.
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup or corn syrup
8 whole pecans for garnish
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir until bubbling.
4. Add chopped pecans and stir to coat. Remove from heat.
5. Spoon a small amount of pecan filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
6. Roll up each crescent from the wide end, tucking in the filling.
7. Top each roll with a bit more filling and press a whole pecan on top.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and glossy.
9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the filling cool slightly before rolling to avoid tearing the dough.
If using puff pastry instead of crescent dough, adjust the bake time to ensure even browning.
For extra shine, brush the tops with egg wash before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan pie crescent rolls, quick breakfast, holiday treats, easy dessert, brunch recipe