Croissant-style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pastries
Delicious pastries combining flaky croissant dough with a spiced pumpkin cream cheese filling, perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pastries
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package croissant dough (store-bought)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice (or cinnamon)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: melted chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to croissant dough package instructions (around 375°F or 190°C).
- Prepare the dough by rolling it out and cutting into triangles as directed on the packaging.
- Make the filling by mixing pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin spice in a bowl until smooth.
- Fill each triangle with a spoonful of filling and roll towards the pointed end.
- Apply egg wash on the tops of the pastries for a golden finish.
- Bake the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Decorate cooled pastries with melted chocolate for fun Halloween designs.
Notes
You can substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato or butternut squash for different flavors. Use Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter version.