Transform that pack of dinner rolls at the back of your fridge into something delicious with these crescent roll desserts.
9 of Our Best Crescent Roll Desserts
Updated on Feb. 12, 2024
1/9
Cherry Dew Dumplings
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 dumplings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve never seen a recipe like this one, where filled crescent dough and Mountain Dew are baked together. It’s such a treat. I have to confess, sometimes we eat it for breakfast. —Heidi Swope, Toledo, Ohio
2/9
S'mores Crescent Rolls
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s how to score indoor s’mores: Grab crescent dough and Nutella. Invite the kids to help with this rolled-up version of the campfire classic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
3/9
Mini Caramel Rolls
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's the perfect warm treat for pajama-clad family mornings. These ooey-gooey baked rolls come together in moments—thanks to a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls—and disappear just as quickly. —Kayla Wiegand, Congerville, Illinois
4/9
Cookie Swirl Cobbler
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
An extra-rich chocolate chip cookie dough and crescent roll topping provide a tasty twist on a classic cherry cobbler. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Jeanne Holt, St. Paul, Minnesota
5/9
Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this rich apple dessert. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
6/9
Very Cherry Crescent Ring
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother used to prepare this pretty coffee cake on Christmas Eve for our family to enjoy the next morning after opening gifts. It's an easy way to add an elegant touch to a holiday breakfast or brunch. —Karen Sevensky, Hackettstown, New Jersey
7/9
Cinnamon-Pecan Apple Dumplings
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
The sweet dessert dumplings are easy to make and especially delicious. I recommend making extra sauce—people can’t seem to get enough of it. —Cynthia Gonzales, Mercedes, Texas
8/9
King Cake Recipe
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 cake (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Get in on the fun of traditional king cake by hiding a little toy baby in the cake. Whoever finds it has one year of good luck! —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
9/9
Quick Cherry Turnovers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Refrigerated crescent rolls let you make these fruit-filled pastries in a hurry. My family loves these turnovers for breakfast, but they’re so delicious, they’d be welcome any time of the day. Feel free to experiment with other pie fillings as well. —Elleen Oberrueter, Danbury, Iowa
