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recipe crescent roll cinnamon twists
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 twists 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in these flaky Maple Brown Butter Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Cinnamon Twists, featuring a cardamom-infused cream cheese filling and a luscious maple-brown butter glaze. They’re perfect for a special occasion or a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 227g (8oz) Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, melted (for brushing)
- 30g (2 tbsp) Brown Sugar
- 5g (1 tsp) Ground Cinnamon
- 30g (2 tbsp) Maple Syrup (for glaze)
- 100g (3.5oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- 30g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar (for filling)
- 2.5g (½ tsp) Ground Cardamom
- 5ml (1 tsp) Alcohol‑free Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, melted (for glaze)
- 30g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
- 15g (1 tbsp) Sliced Almonds, toasted (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Filling: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, cardamom, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.
- Fill Dough: Unroll dough, separate triangles, and spread with cream cheese filling.
- Roll and Twist: Roll up triangles tightly and twist once to form spirals.
- Arrange and Coat: Place twists on baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Whisk melted butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze and Cool: Brush warm glaze over twists and cool on a wire rack.
- Garnish and Serve: Plate, drizzle with extra glaze, and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Notes
For optimal freshness, assemble and bake the twists just before serving. Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: crescent rolls,cinnamon twists,maple,brown butter,cream cheese,breakfast,brunch,dessert,cardamom




