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    Carrot Cake Crescent Rolls

    April 12, 2020 by Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs Leave a Comment

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    Spiced carrots, crunchy pecans, plump raisins, and that classic cream cheese filling wrapped up in a golden, flaky crust, Carrot Cake Crescent Rolls are a fun, festive twist on your favorite springtime dessert.

    Happy Easter! While Easter celebrations may look a little different this year, we're grateful for this extra time together and are adding a little extra fun into all our family festivities. And boy! Do these guys pack. the. FUN! Carrot Cake Crescent Rolls combine sweet, spice, and everything all swirled into a buttery, flaky "crust" to make a springtime dessert of epic proportions.

    Cooking with Crescent Rolls

    We love incorporating crescent rolls into recipes because they are quick, convenient, and serve as the perfect vessel for sweet or savory combinations. They are also totally kid-friendly and hard to mess up - even when toddler hands get involved. Squished or misshapen, they still taste great!

    We recommend adding 2-4 minutes extra to the baking time recommended on the packaging, as the filling increases the moisture. The rolls are done when fully golden and semi-firm (not smoothy) to the touch.

    Recipe Tips

    Close-up shot of finely grates carrots and grater.
    Finely grated carrots will be perfectly tender and sweet when baked.
    Close-up shot of a bowl of carrot "cake" filling  in front of crescent rolls triangles
    The carrot "cake" mixture should be semi-firm but soft enough to spread with a spoon. To thin, add additional softened cream cheese.
    Close-up shot of unrolled crescent rolls with carrot cake filling spread on top
    Don't be shy with that filling! Spread a generous layer of filling onto each roll to ensure that classic cake flavor with each bite!
    Close-up shot of unbaked, rolled, Carrot Cake Crescent Rolls
    Roll crescents firmly but gently to ensure filling doesn't escape!
    Close-up shot of Carrot Cake Crescent Roll
    Rolls are done when perfectly golden on all sides.

    Optional Modifications

    -If you prefer more crunch, you can leave the carrots "raw" and skip the sautéing, or, go for a larger grate.

    -Brown sugar can be substituted with any granulated or liquid sweetener you prefer. You can also completely omit altogether, as the carrots and raisins lend a touch of natural sweeteness all their own.

    -The same rules apply for the coconut oil. If you don't love the taste, swap out with melted butter or any preferred oil.

    -Regular or light cream cheese can be used for the filling. If you want to bring things next level, feel free to add a few tablespoons of mascarpone cheese to the mix! Dec-a-dent.

    -Other tasty add-in options include shredded coconut, diced pineapple, or a combination of the two!

    -If you are team "no raisins" leave those babies out! You can add extra pecans for more crunch.

    Close-up shot of the inside of a Carrot Cake Crescent Roll
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    5 from 4 votes

    Carrot Cake Crescent Rolls

    A fun and festive twist on a favorite springtime dessert!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 rolls
    Calories: 176kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 8 oz. package crecent rolls
    • 4 oz softened cream cheese
    • 2 teaspoon coconut oil or melted butter
    • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar or preferred sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
    • 2 tablespoon raisins optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a small saucepan, combine carrots, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Sauté over medium low heat, stirring occassionally for 3-4 minutes, or until carrots have softened slightly and sugar has completed dissolved.
    • To carrots, add chopped pecans, raisins, and softened cream cheese. Stir well to combine. Mixture should be semi-thick, but easy enough to spread with a spoon.
    • Lay crescent roll triangles on a sheet pan. Add a heaping tablespoon of carrot mixture to each triangle and spread evenly across dough. Roll each triangle into crescent shape and place onto sheet pan.
    • Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal

    Looking for more ways to satisfy that sweet tooth? Look no further than our four-ingredient No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream!

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