Triple Berry & Cream Cheese Ring - Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipe (2024)

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This triple berry cream cheese Pillsbury™ crescent roll recipe is SO easy and it is a gorgeous addition to your breakfast table. Easter is just around the corner and this is the perfect Easter breakfast idea! Bring it to brunch for a beautiful crescent ring that tastes as good as it looks.tes as good as it looks.

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I love that holidays always give me an excuse to try new recipes. With Easter just around the corner, I came up with this mouth-watering Pillsbury™crescent roll recipe that explodes in a berry-trifecta with each bite! It’s the perfect crescent roll breakfast recipe or brunch idea.

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For this triple berry cream cheese crescent roll ring you’ll need:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
  • Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Original Crescent Rolls 8 ct 8.0 oz Can (find them near the dairy case at Walmart)
  • 3/4 cup fresh berries – I used blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
  • poppy seeds

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Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. In a small mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Beat on low speed until well mixed.

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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Unroll thePillsbury™ Refrigerated Original Crescent Rolls into one sheet. Do not separate along serrated edges! Press the edges together to form one rectangle of dough. Spread cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving 1/2″ border around edges. Top with fresh berries.

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Roll up the dough lengthwise. Press the ends together to seal and make sure any other openings are pinched together to seal.

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Use a serrated knife to cut into 8 slices.

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Arrange pieces in a circle, slightly touching each other.

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Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top of the crescent roll breakfast ring.

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Bake the crescent roll breakfast ring for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to over-bake or all the filling will ooze out. I then added some fresh berries to the top to make a pretty presentation for our Easter brunch!

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This is best served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the delicious triple berry flavors combined with silky smooth cream cheese in between layers of flaky crescent rolls. I guarantee this recipe will be a big hit and this won’t be the last time you make it! It’s so quick and easy to make that it quickly becomes a go-to crescent roll breakfast recipe. Change it up by swapping out the berries for different flavors.

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Triple Berry & Cream Cheese Ring – Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipe

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Beautiful and delicious triple berry cream cheese crescent roll breakfast ring. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 8 pieces

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
  • Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Original Crescent Rolls 8 ct 8.0 oz Can
  • 3/4 cup fresh berries - I used blueberries raspberries and blackberries
  • poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • In a small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Beat on low until well mixed.

  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Unroll Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Original Crescent Rolls on the baking sheet. Press together the seams and keep in a rectangle shape. Do not separate along the seams.

  • Spread cream cheese mixture over the top of the dough leaving a 1/2" border around the edges. Sprinkle with berries, evenly distributing them over the top of the cream cheese.

  • Roll the dough up lengthwise. Press together the ends to seal. Ensure there aren't any other holes or seams that need to be pressed together. Use a serrated knife to cut into 8 equal pieces.

  • Arrange slices in a circle on the baking sheet, slightly touching one another. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.

  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to over-bake or the filling will ooze out.

  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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FAQs

How do you curve Pillsbury crescent rolls? ›

Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Starting with wide end, roll up each wedge; tuck end under. Place point side down on prepared baking sheet. Curve ends to make crescent shape.

Why are Pillsbury crescent rolls so good? ›

Flavor: Butter is the key flavor in crescent rolls. It's what makes them so darn craveable (and it's the reason there's never one left in the bread basket). Canned crescent rolls should have perfect butter flavor with a hint of salt—the right combo for munching solo or using as the foundation for plenty of recipes.

Can you prep Pillsbury crescent rolls ahead of time? ›

Crescent Rolls can be shaped and placed on cookie sheets up to 2 hours before baking. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate. Just before baking, brush each with a beaten egg.

Are crescent rolls and croissants the same thing? ›

Crescent rolls have a similar crescent-moon shape as croissants, but most aspects of these baked goods are different. Unlike croissants, crescent rolls are not laminated. This makes crescent rolls more bread-like than croissants.

How do you roll dough into a perfect circle? ›

1. Turn dough until bulge is at 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock. 2. Roll back and forth, applying more pressure to bulge, until a more regular circle is produced.

How do you keep crescent rolls crispy? ›

To keep the crispiness of your croissant, use a paper bag and leave it partially open to let the croissants breathe. Another option is to use perforated cardboard boxes or plastic clamshells. Also, avoid stacking the croissants so that they do not get crushed.

Why do crescent rolls taste different? ›

For example, if a croissant is made with a high quality Butter it will have a much better taste than a Croissant made with margarine. Also if baking with Salt or without Salt you will taste a difference. These are just a couple of examples.

How long after expiration date can you eat Pillsbury crescent rolls? ›

In contrast, store-bought crescent rolls, such as Pillsbury Crescents, can last unopened up to 2 weeks past their expiration date in the pantry and, if refrigerated, 1 week after opening. The preservatives in these rolls help maintain freshness over a longer period when stored properly.

Can I save unused crescent roll dough? ›

Once a package is opened, you should store the remaining dough in a food storage container for two weeks. This will help keep the dough from drying out. Our biscuits crescent and cinnamon rolls are in pressurized cans, you should NOT freeze them.

Can you eat raw crescent roll dough? ›

Entire product must be baked once opened. Do not eat raw crescent roll dough. Keep dough refrigerated.

Can you use Pillsbury crescents as puff pastry? ›

Lucky for you, easy-bake crescents stand in for traditional puff pastry. It's a classic dessert with convenience!

Do you grease a pan for crescent rolls? ›

Tuck the tip under and place the roll with the tip side down on a greased baking sheet or pan lined with parchment. Once they're all on the pan, cover and let them rise for their final proof.

Which is healthier croissant or English muffin? ›

2. Maximize Your Bread's Nutrition. If you have the option to choose what's holding the sandwich together, go for a whole-grain English muffin or whole-grain bread rather than croissants, bagels, or white bread. That'll deliver a fiber boost, Klamer says.

Why are my crescent rolls flat? ›

Croissants can turn out flat for a couple of reasons: The protein content in the flour was too low (see "Perfecting the dough" above) The croissants were over-proofed (they are ready to be baked before they reach double in size)

How do you fold a Pillsbury turnover triangle? ›

Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut corner of fruit filling pouch; squeeze onto centre of each triangle. Fold dough over filling by bringing corners together as shown in diagram. Press corners to seal.

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