Description

This Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert that combines tender sautéed apples, smooth cream cheese filling, and flaky crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, it’s perfect for fall-inspired breakfasts, brunches, or cozy dessert cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

Crescent Ring

1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough (Pillsbury or any brand)

Cream Cheese Filling

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Topping

1 medium apple, peeled and diced small (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Topping & Garnish

Caramel sauce, for drizzling (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
Cook the Apples: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and fragrant.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix using a spoon until smooth and creamy without lumps.
Arrange Crescent Dough: On the prepared baking sheet, lay out the crescent roll triangles in a circle with the wide ends pointing toward the center, slightly overlapping to form a ring resembling a sun with points.
Layer the Filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in a ring around the center of the dough circle.
Add Cooked Apples: Spoon the sautéed apple mixture on top of the cream cheese layer, distributing it evenly within the ring.
Fold Dough Over Filling: Gently fold each pointed end of the crescent dough over the filling and tuck the edges under the center to secure. Don’t worry about imperfections as the dough bakes beautifully even if rustic looking.
Bake the Ring: Place the assembled ring in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, filling is warm, and the aroma is inviting.
Cool and Drizzle: Let the ring cool slightly on the baking sheet before drizzling generously with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired for added texture and flavor.
Serve Warm: Slice carefully and serve warm. This is excellent on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or alongside coffee or mulled cider.

Notes

Using room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth filling without lumps.
If the crescent dough tears while folding, simply pinch it back together—it’s very forgiving.
To save time, canned apple pie filling can be used, just dice it smaller to fit well in the ring.
Add a pinch of salt to the apples while cooking to balance out the sweetness perfectly.
Store leftover ring wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften the filling and dough again before serving.
For extra flair, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as part of a brunch spread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Caramel apple crescent ring, cream cheese crescent recipe, easy fall dessert, baked apple ring, caramel apple dessert