Best 11 Cream Cheese Pecan Croissant Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Cream Cheese Pecan Croissant Squares, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats combine the flaky layers of croissant dough with a creamy, tangy filling of cream cheese, accented by the nutty crunch of pecans and a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch. Each bite promises a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a brunch, seeking a sweet afternoon treat, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these squares are sure to impress. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this irresistible pastry.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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Cream cheese squares. Very easy, and very good.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent layer. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down. Pour the melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 245.8 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

CREAM CHEESE PECAN CROISSANT SQUARES



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I made this yummy treat for our Woman's Ministries lunch meeting the last time. They were very good and well received. Rich, but not over the top! Oh yes I had to make an extra one for my husband and two teen daughter's they love them.

Provided by LORI Seal

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg 8oz cresent rolls
1-8 oz cream cheese (softened)
3/4 c sugar
2-3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c stick butter or marg. (melted)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll 1 can of dough; place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Press in bottom to form crust; firmly press perforations to seal.
  • 2. In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds or until warm. Stir cream cheese mixture until smooth; spread evenly over dough in pan.
  • 3. Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Carefully place over cream cheese mixture.
  • 4. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with pecans. Pour melted butter evenly over dough.5 Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 27 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

CREAM CHEESE FILLED CROISSANTS



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My daughter wanted something cream cheese-filled for breakfast and just threw it together.

Provided by Tish

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup vanilla yogurt
.167 cup white sugar
3 large strawberries, diced
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated dinner roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Stir cream cheese, yogurt, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Fold strawberries into cheese mixture.
  • Separate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the middle of each triangle and roll dough around the filling, starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden-brown, 13 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 266.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

PECAN-CREAM CHEESE CROISSANTS



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I got this recipe from my good friend Samantha H...she says she got it from a magazine years ago. I get asked for the recipe every time I take it somewhere. If you like cream cheese desserts, you will love this!

Provided by Sherry C

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg white
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • place 1 can crescent rolls in bottom of 13x9 pan and press edges together to cover bottom of pan, stretching dough as needed.
  • Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla and egg yolk thoroughly and spread over dough.
  • Place second can of rolls on top of cream cheese mixture and press edges together to make a solid top crust.
  • Slightly beat egg white and 1/2 cup sugar together and spread on top of rolls.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Bake in preheated oven 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. I have used "no name" and reduced fat crescent rolls and reduced fat cream cheese and splenda sweetener in this recipe with great results, no one has suspected it was modified to be slightly healthier. It is also very good with walnuts in place of pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 324.7, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 27.1, Protein 7.8

CREAM CHEESE CRESCENT BARS



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Crescent Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, seperated
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, seperated
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • line the bottom of a greased 13x9" baking pan with one package of crescent rolls.pinching seams together; set aside.
  • blend cream cheese, vanilla, sugar and egg yolk together.spread evenly over crust --
  • gently place remaining crescent roll dough on top, pinching seams together.
  • set aside.
  • whisk egg white until frothy, brush over the top of dough.
  • sprinkle with topping, bake at 350* until golden about 25-30 minutes.
  • slice into bars to serve.

CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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You can make these glorious Cream Cheese Squares in less than an hour, thanks to refrigerated crescent dinner rolls. Perfect with coffee or for dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, divided
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Unroll 1 can of dough onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; pat out to evenly cover bottom of pan, firmly pressing perforations and seams together to seal.
  • Beat cream cheese, vanilla, egg and 1/2 cup sugar with mixer until blended; spread over dough in pan.
  • Unroll remaining crescent dough onto large sheet of waxed paper; firmly press perforations and seams together to form 13x9-inch rectangle. Invert over cream cheese mixture; remove and discard waxed paper.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until golden brown. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dessert before cutting into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 3 g

CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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I like to make these cream cheese squares for a quick breakfast treat or easy dessert. Even my young daughter can help out.-Gay Snyder, Deerfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Unroll one tube of dough and place in a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Seal seams and perforations; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over dough. , Unroll remaining tube of dough and place over cream cheese mixture, stretching to fit. Brush butter evenly over top; sprinkle with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOUTHERN CHESS SQUARES



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This recipe is similar to many others I've seen, but in my opinion, these are the BEST! They are also great for bake sales when individually wrapped.

Provided by prissycat

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Cheesecake

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup melted butter
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the cake mix, melted butter and the egg. Stir in the chopped pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time until blended.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cool in the pan, then cut into squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

MINI CROISSANT CRUST PECAN PIES



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You won't need to make a pastry dough for these easy mini pecan pies. Fresh, store-bought croissants are used to line muffin cups and hold the sweet pecan pie filling. The croissants bake up into a crisp, flaky, buttery crust with a baklava-like texture. Perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table! Serve topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or just pick them up and eat them like muffins.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Pecan Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
4 large eggs
3 cups pecan halves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 large croissants

Steps:

  • Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, and bourbon whiskey in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, then whisk mixture and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs and whisk quickly to combine. Stir in pecans. Set aside until mixture thickens a bit and cools down, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use the butter to generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Cut each croissant in half, then turn the halves and slice open like you're making a sandwich. Place each piece into a prepared muffin cup and press it down and into the sides to fit and line the cup. Remove any pieces that stick up over the edge of the muffin cup and patch those in where needed to cover the sides.
  • Spoon the pecan filling evenly into the muffin cups, stirring between each spoonful to ensure you get an even amount of nuts and sauce. Use your fingers to press pecans into the cups and even out the tops so they don't burn. Clean up any syrup that dripped onto the pan.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes, with a pan on the rack underneath to catch any drips.
  • Remove from the pan and let sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Turn each pie a bit, then lift out and place on a plate to continue cooling. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 99.7 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 615.5 mg

PECAN CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Here is a delightful little cream cheese bar, that I know everyone will enjoy over the Holiday Season!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 36-40 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla, divided
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup corn syrup
3 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add flour and baking soda, mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F Press dough into 15x10x2-inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining butter, pour into medium bowl, add eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and remaining vanilla. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread mix over warm crust. Bake 20-25 minutes until topping is firm around edges, but still slightly soft in center. Cool completely.
  • Makes 36-40 bars.

SUPER EASY CRESCENT PECAN PIE BARS



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Super fast receipe from the Pillsbury Bake-off that I modified. I made 4 pans and exactly 1 hour after I started I was pulling them out of the oven. My co-workers loved them.

Provided by Gramara

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner roll
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 beaten egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Unroll crescent rolls into bottom of 9x13, 9x11, or 9x12 inch ungreased baking pan.
  • Spread the dough over the bottom of the pan, and up the sides 1/2 inch.
  • Use a drop or two of water to help seal the perforations in the dough.
  • Bake in 350 oven for 8-9 minutes.
  • It won't be cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, mix together all other ingredients.
  • Pour/spread pecan mixture over partially baked dough.
  • Bake for another 20-22 minutes.
  • Let cool for at least 1 hour, then cut into bars.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cream cheese and butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the final product.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the croissants tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking. This will help the croissants rise properly.
  • Bake the croissants until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a delicious and easy way to make cream cheese pecan croissant squares. These pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are also great for freezing, so you can enjoy them whenever you want. Try experimenting with different variations of this recipe. For example, you could use different types of nuts, such as walnuts or almonds. You could also add different spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg. The possibilities are endless!

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