Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring – A Quick, Elegant Treat That Tastes Homemade
If you love desserts that look fancy but are secretly effortless, the Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring will be your new obsession. This flaky, creamy, sweet treat is the kind of recipe that gets recipe requests at every brunch, shower, or weekend breakfast table.
With just a can of crescent rolls, some cream cheese, and a spoonful of raspberry preserves, you’ve got a warm, golden pastry with tangy-sweet filling that’s ready in under 30 minutes. And yes—it tastes like you spent hours on it.
Why I Love This Recipe
- 🌀 Uses store-bought crescent dough for easy assembly
- 🍓 Cream cheese and raspberry make the ultimate creamy-sweet combo
- 🕒 From fridge to table in under 30 minutes
- 🎉 Makes a gorgeous centerpiece for brunch or dessert tables
- 👌 Kid-friendly and perfect for holiday mornings
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup raspberry preserves (or fresh raspberries)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crescent Dough
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Arrange them in a circular shape on the parchment so the wide ends overlap and the points face outward, creating a sunburst pattern.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Crescent Ring
Spoon the cream cheese mixture in a ring over the overlapped base of the crescent dough.
Dollop the raspberry preserves or scatter fresh raspberries over the cream cheese.
4. Form the Ring
Fold the pointed ends of each triangle over the filling and tuck them under the inner edge of the ring. It’s okay if some filling peeks out—it just adds character!
5. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden and fully cooked through. Let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Glaze and Serve
Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled ring. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temp.
Tips for Success
- ✅ Don’t overfill the ring; a little filling goes a long way to avoid leaks.
- ❄️ Let the cream cheese come to room temperature to avoid lumps.
- 🔁 You can swap raspberry preserves for strawberry, blueberry, or apricot!
- 🍫 Feeling extra? Sprinkle mini chocolate chips into the filling for a fruity-choco twist.
Serving Suggestions and Pairings
This sweet crescent ring is perfect alongside:
- A mug of coffee or chai
- A citrusy drink like this Refreshing Strawberry Mojito
- A side of These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites for a bake sale or dessert tray
- Or pair it with This Edible Cookie Dough for a sweet spread
Storage and Leftovers
- 🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- 🔥 Reheat slices in the oven or toaster oven to restore crispness
- 🧁 Freeze (unbaked) rings for up to 2 months, then bake directly from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to the cook time
More Recipes You’ll Love
If you love fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing sweets, don’t miss:
- This Grasshopper Pie
- These Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies
- These Sheet Pan Quesadillas
- This Edible Cookie Dough
- These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Final Thoughts
This Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a kitchen rockstar with barely any effort. It’s flaky, creamy, and fruity—and takes less time to make than a cup of coffee.
Did you make it? Snap a pic and tag @chefmaniac on social or drop a comment below—we’d love to see your spin on it!
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