CINNAMON-SUGAR SWEET POTATO PASTRIES

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We always have leftover mashed sweet potatoes after our Thanksgiving feast. I take what's left to make an indulgent filling for sweet potato empanadas. Convenient crescent roll dough makes this recipe easy as pie. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tubes (8 ounces each ) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sweet potato, cream cheese, brown sugar and orange zest. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 4 triangles. Repeat with remaining dough. Place 1 teaspoon potato filling in center of each triangle. Fold dough over filling and pinch seams to seal., Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush pastries with butter; coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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These pastries are the perfect fall comfort food. I love the warm spices and the sweet potato filling.


Hafeez Hafeez
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I love the cinnamon sugar topping on these pastries. It's the perfect finishing touch.


Mahatma Tamang
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These pastries are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I always have a batch in my freezer.


Ahmed Mo
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato, but these pastries are surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Vodriguez Mergilles
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These pastries are amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Shakibul Islam
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I love these pastries! They're the perfect fall treat. I like to serve them with a dollop of whipped cream.


Camblo FF
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These pastries are delicious, but they're a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I'll make them again.


Faida Josiane
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pastries turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Zubair Ameen
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These pastries are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Magar King
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I was looking for a new sweet potato recipe, and these pastries caught my eye. They're absolutely delicious! The cinnamon sugar topping is addictive.


Sh Samir
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These pastries are so easy to make, and they're a huge hit with my kids. They love the sweet potato filling and the cinnamon sugar topping. I always have to make a double batch!


Harriet Mukya
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato pastries, but these are amazing! The cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Samiul Islambd
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OMG! These cinnamon sugar sweet potato pastries are heavenly! The perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a crispy outer layer and a soft, fluffy interior. My family devoured them in minutes.