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Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls

Crescent rolls filled with cream cheese and cinnamon pecans bake in butter and cream soda for a warm, gooey pastry with caramelized edges.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 rolls
Calories 398 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (for filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, chilled and cubed
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)
  • 0.5 cup cream soda

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Separate crescent dough into triangles and place a cube of cream cheese and a spoonful of pecan mixture on each.
  • Roll up each triangle and pinch to seal. Place rolls seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining melted butter over the rolls and sprinkle any leftover pecan mixture on top.
  • Gently pour cream soda around the rolls in the pan.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Notes

You can use chopped walnuts or almonds in place of pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollsCalories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 26.9gProtein: 4gFat: 32.5gSaturated Fat: 7.9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 16.3g