This Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is one of those desserts that looks like it took a ton of effort… but really couldn’t be easier. Layers of tender crescent roll dough are wrapped around a sweet, creamy apple and caramel filling, then baked until golden and drizzled with icing. It’s part pie, part danish, and all kinds of delicious.
If you need a quick dessert that’s a little fancy but still easy enough for a weekday, this one’s a keeper. It’s perfect for holidays, brunch spreads, or just because you’ve got a sweet tooth calling your name.
Easy, Impressive, and Totally Delicious
There’s something about crescent roll dough that just makes everything taste like comfort food. It bakes up golden and flaky, wraps around fillings like a dream, and always looks pretty on the table. For this crescent ring, we’re combining a few of the best flavors around—apple pie, cream cheese, and caramel—for one truly satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 8-count crescent roll tubes
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 21 oz can apple pie filling
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle with wide ends overlapping in the center.
- Spoon apple pie filling in a ring around the base. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Dollop over apple layer.
- Fold the dough tips over the filling and tuck underneath the base of the ring.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk to make icing. Drizzle over cooled ring and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top after baking.
- Like it spiced? A dash of cinnamon or apple pie spice takes the flavor up a notch.
- Go fruity by swapping in other pie fillings like cherry, peach, or blueberry.