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.
It’s basically apple cheesecake meets monkey bread, but shaped like a ring and way easier to serve. Slice it up like a cake or pull it apart with your fingers. Either way, it’s bound to disappear fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can assemble the whole ring and cover it tightly, then refrigerate it for a few hours before baking. Just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve. It’s best fresh, but leftovers are still tasty the next day.
Can I use homemade apple filling?
Absolutely. If you’ve got a homemade apple pie filling you love, go for it. Just make sure it’s not too runny so it doesn’t seep out during baking.
What kind of caramel should I use?
Store-bought caramel sauce works great here—either the kind you drizzle over ice cream or a thicker dip-style caramel. You can also use homemade caramel if you’ve got some on hand.
Can I switch up the filling flavors?
Totally! Try cherry or strawberry pie filling for a fruity twist. You can also add toasted pecans, a dash of cinnamon, or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a salted caramel version.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you need to make this dreamy crescent ring:
- 2 tubes of crescent roll dough – Regular or buttery style will both work.
- 8 oz cream cheese – Let it soften to room temp for easy mixing.
- ½ cup sugar – Just enough to sweeten the cream cheese.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – Adds that perfect dessert flavor.
- 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling – You can chop it up slightly so the pieces are easier to spread.
- ¼ cup caramel sauce – Drizzle it over the apples for gooey goodness.
- 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk – For the icing on top.
How to Make a Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
Step 1: Preheat your oven
Set the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Arrange the crescent dough
Pop open the crescent roll tubes and separate the dough into triangles. Lay them in a circle on the pan, overlapping the wide ends in the center and pointing the tips out like a sunburst. Press the seams together slightly to hold the shape.
Step 3: Add the apple and caramel
Spoon the apple pie filling in a ring over the base where the dough overlaps. Drizzle caramel sauce right over the apples.
Step 4: Make the cream cheese filling
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Scoop this mixture over the apple and caramel layer.
Step 5: Wrap it up
Fold the pointed tips of the dough triangles over the filling and tuck them underneath to create a ring. You’ll still see some of the filling peeking through—that’s okay!
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 20–22 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes.
Step 7: Drizzle with icing
Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled ring and slice to serve.
Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
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.
This Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is the kind of dessert that makes people say “wow” when you bring it to the table—and no one needs to know how easy it was to make. It’s warm, creamy, fruity, and perfect for sharing. Whether it’s for a holiday, brunch, or just a regular Tuesday, this is one recipe that always hits the sweet spot.
Sounds like a wonderful dessert. The only thing that would be nice is video or printed pictures of how you lay out the crescent rolls. I’m a visual person and this would be a big help.