Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls
Picture starting your day with the smell of Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls floating through your kitchen. This exceptional recipe turns ingredients into a breakfast treat. Layers of flaky crescent roll dough embrace a filling of cream cheese and toasted pecans, all brought together by a touch of sweet caramelized cream soda. Every bite offers a combination of textures and flavors blending the nuttiness of pecans with the smooth tanginess of cream cheese all wrapped in a golden buttery pastry. Ideal, for a family breakfast or a special brunch these rolls are more, than food; they provide a comforting experience that brings happiness to any morning.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 c pecan pieces
- ½ c brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese chilled
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- ½ c cream soda
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure to grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a bowl combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of butter. This mixture will give your dish a flavorful filling.
- Take the chilled cream cheese. Cut it into 8 squares.
- Unroll the crescent dough. Separate it into triangles. On the end of each triangle place a square of cream cheese along, with a dollop of the pecan mixture. Gently roll up the triangles. Seal the ends.
- Arrange these rolls in the greased baking dish. Pour the remaining melted butter over them. Sprinkle with the remaining mixture.
- Carefully drizzle some cream soda, around the rolls, and bake them in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until they turn beautifully golden on top. Serve these scrumptious treats warm. Watch them disappear!
Notes
If you love the concept of Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls but need an alternative don't fret – you can still indulge in this delicious treat! The secret, to making it gluten-free is a swap; opt for gluten-free crescent roll dough. Nowadays several brands provide a version that works wonderfully in this recipe giving you the same flaky texture minus the gluten. Also make sure to confirm that your other ingredients, such, as cream soda and baking powder are certified as gluten-free.