Description

The Holiday Pineapple Cherry Cream Cheese Ring is a delightful and festive treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This creamy delight features a rich cream cheese filling combined with the sweetness of pineapple and cherries, all encased in a golden, flaky crescent dough. It’s an elegant yet simple dessert that’s sure to impress guests with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

Scale

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, chopped maraschino cherries, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange the triangles in a circle, overlapping the wide ends to form a ring.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the crescent ring.
Fold the pointed ends of the triangles over the filling, tucking them under the wide ends to create a sealed ring.
Brush the top of the dough with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Drain the pineapple thoroughly to prevent a soggy filling.
Chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, but you can substitute with walnuts if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: cream cheese ring, holiday dessert, pineapple cherry, festive baking