Description

Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls combine the rich, gooey flavors of classic pecan pie with soft, flaky crescent roll dough for an indulgent, easy-to-make dessert. Sweet corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla, and chopped pecans create a sticky, nutty filling encased in buttery dough, baked to golden perfection and glazed for a shiny, sweet finish. Perfect for holiday treats or anytime cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Filling

3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 large egg

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy. Set aside.
Mix Pecan Pie Filling: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, melted unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and one large egg. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for glazing later.
Incorporate Pecans: Stir the chopped pecans into the remaining sugar mixture until they are evenly coated with the filling.
Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls dough and separate into individual triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
Assemble Rolls: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pecan filling onto the widest end of each dough triangle. Roll each triangle starting from the wide end toward the narrow end, encasing the filling. Place rolls seam side down on the baking sheet.
Initial Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 8 minutes until they begin to set and lightly brown.
Glaze and Finish Baking: Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the tops with the reserved 2 tablespoons of pecan filling mixture to create a glossy glaze. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and shiny.
Optional Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top before serving warm.

Notes

For extra flavor and crunch, toast pecans lightly before mixing into filling.
Use fresh refrigerated crescent roll dough for best flaky texture; avoid frozen dough.
These rolls are best served warm fresh from the oven but can be frozen and reheated.
To prevent sogginess, measure syrup and sugar carefully and roll dough tightly.
Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for corn syrup for a richer flavor.
To make vegan, substitute vegan butter and use a flax egg in place of the large egg.
Walnuts or almonds can substitute for pecans for variation.
Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze tightly wrapped for longer storage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pecan pie, crescent rolls, dessert, pecans, holiday treat, easy dessert, baked rolls, sweet rolls, nutty dessert