33 Of The Best Crescent Roll Recipes You Need To Try

There are so many different types of pastries out there and they are all absolutely delicious! But one of the lesser-known pastries that don’t get enough love is crescent roll pastry.

Crescent roll pastry is basically the pastry that is used to make croissants. It gets its name from the classic crescent shape that croissants are known for. It’s extremely light and flaky and tastes absolutely wonderful.

Have you ever considered buying some crescent roll pastry and making some of your own crescent roll dishes?

Well if you haven’t, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a list of 33 of the best crescent roll recipes you absolutely need to try. So let’s dive straight in!

1. Cinnamon Roll Crescents

Kicking off this list, we have absolutely delightful and simple cinnamon roll crescents (see also ‘The Best 15 Crescent Roll Desserts‘).

This particular cinnamon crescent recipe prides itself in being incredibly gooey and tasty, and it includes a surprise ingredient in the form of heavy cream which really adds some more flavor.

You can find the recipe for these crescent rolls here

2. Egg And Vegetable Crescent Roll

Though lots of people prefer a sweet crescent roll, there are plenty of savory options you can try.

This egg and vegetable crescent roll are perfect for breakfast. It’s filling enough that you can make it to lunch, but light enough that you’ll be able to move about your morning with ease.

On top of being a great breakfast option, it’s quite a healthy choice on this list and it’s super tasty!

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

3. Easy Ham And Cheese Crescent Roll

Cresent rolls can also work as good alternatives to sandwiches, and this ham and cheese crescent roll recipe is further proof of that.

This particular recipe includes directions on how to make an absolutely delicious cheese sauce too, so you’ll definitely want to try it!

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

4. Cheesy Spinach And Artichoke Crescent Roll

These cheesy spinach and artichoke crescent rolls taste just like the dip of the same name.

They are perfect for a warm snack or party food, and they will leave you feeling warm and satisfied after every bite.

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

5. Pizza Crescent Roll-Ups

This list wouldn’t be complete without a pizza-inspired version of the crescent roll recipe.

The beauty of this particular recipe is that it tastes just like pizza, but in a party food format, so they are fun and delightful. These pizza crescent roll-ups are perfect for parties and movie nights!

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

6. Chicken And Dumplings With Crescent Rolls

This recipe is completely inspired by American Southern food. It’s made as standard chicken and dumplings, but instead of dumplings, you use the crescent rolls in their place.

This is a great recipe for anyone who wants something a bit more filling, and you will be more than satisfied when this meal is finished.

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

7. Blueberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

These crescent rolls are the perfect sweet treat for anyone who loves blueberries and cheesecake.

This recipe takes all the flavor of a blueberry cheesecake and combines it with the sweet pastry of the crescent roll, which is sure to make you hungry even more.

These crescent rolls are tangy, sweet, and absolutely bursting with flavor. You can serve them for breakfast or as an after-dinner dessert.

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

8. Easy Apple Dumplings

If you love apple dumplings and you want to mix the recipe up a bit, then you’ll definitely want to try this crescent roll-inspired recipe.

This dish is a bit like apple pie, but the inclusion of the crescent rolls as a substitute for the dumplings makes for a beautiful texture and a beautiful taste.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it will only take you 15 minutes to prep, so you can focus on getting it baked without too much hassle.

You can find the recipe for this crescent roll here

9. Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza

It can be difficult to find a way to incorporate your veggies into your diet in a fun and tasty way when you don’t know how to do it, but this recipe is one of the perfect ways you can do that.

Though this recipe has specific vegetables it lists, you can mix it up a bit and experiment with other vegetables that suit your palette.

You can find the recipe for these crescent rolls here

10. Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

This is a crescent roll recipe for all the cream cheese lovers out there.

The inclusion of lemon as the other main ingredient means that the end result will be incredibly tangy and creamy and once you’ve made them once, you’ll be making them again and again!

You can find the recipe for these crescent rolls here

11. Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bars

While we’re on the cream cheese vibe, we have to mention these cinnamon cream cheese rolls. This is the ultimate sweet treat that takes classic cinnamon rolls to the next level.

Obviously, one of the main ingredients you’re going to use is cream cheese and you can experiment with a few different types, depending on whichever is your favorite.

You can find the recipe for these crescent rolls here

12. Pigs In A Blanket

These pigs in blanket crescent rolls take all the goodness of regular pigs in blankets and stuff them into the soft pastry of the crescent roll.

If you’re looking for a crescent roll recipe that is a perfect appetizer or something fun and unique you can bring along to a party, then you definitely want to check this recipe out.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

13. Nutella Crescent Rolls

Nutella works with practically anything, and crescent rolls are no exception!

These nutella-inspired crescent rolls are absolutely filled to the brim with Nutella chocolate spread and they are perfect if you’re looking for a sweet treat or fun breakfast option (see also ‘The 33 Most Creamy And Delicious Nutella Recipes‘).

These crescent rolls work especially well when they are coupled with a hot cup of tea or coffee, which is sure to start your day off in the best way possible.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

14. Orange Breakfast Crescents

Another breakfast option, these orange breakfast crescents are absolutely delicious.

This particular recipe combines the zesty orange flavor with some delectable cream cheese. They will absolutely melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more.

This particular recipe only requires a few ingredients and they are really easy to make, so you’ll be enjoying them in absolutely no time at all.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

15. Banana Peanut Butter Rolls

Is it really any surprise that peanut butter crescent rolls made it onto this list?

These crescent rolls take the lovely taste of peanut butter and combine them with banana, giving you the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a little bit of crunch from the peanuts!

On top of this excellent combination of flavor, this recipe also adds in some chocolate chips, which really brings the crescent rolls to a whole new level.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

16. Tropical Breakfast Crescents

Tropical flavored food always tastes absolutely exquisite, and that also goes for these tropical-inspired crescent rolls.

These crescent rolls take a beautiful mango and pineapple mix and add in a few more ingredients that will make you feel like you’re hanging out on a tropical island.

The best part about this recipe is that you can opt to have the fruit frozen or regular, so you can mix and match between the two variations.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

17. Leftover Turkey Hand Pies

These crescent rolls are perfect if you have leftover turkey or similar meat that you want to use up in a fun way.

This particular recipe calls for you to take the crescent roll pastry and turn the triangles into squares, sort of like folded-up envelopes.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

18. Chicken Parmesan Crescent Rolls

There are plenty of different ways you can eat chicken parmesan, and crescent rolls are definitely one of the best ways you can enjoy it!

This recipe calls for you to take some chicken parmesan strips and fold them up into the crescent rolls, then you throw in some marinara sauce and cheese and you’ll be all ready to feast on this deliciousness!

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

19. Mushroom Gruyère Triangle Tarts

If you’re a fan of mushrooms, then Mushroom Gruyère Triangle crescent roll-inspired tarts are an absolute must for you to try.

This recipe includes mushrooms, as well as onion, garlic, and cheese.

Though the end result will look a little different from the classic crescent shape and form, you won’t be disappointed in how they taste!

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

20. Cheese Stuffed Rolls

Sometimes, less is more, and in this case, that couldn’t be any more true! These cheese-stuffed crescent rolls are absolutely to die for.

This recipe really just calls for the crescent roll pastry and the cheese of your choice, so feel free to mix and match different cheeses together to create a cheese-stuffed crescent roll that is exactly to your liking.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

21. Chicken Broccoli Braid

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy chicken and broccoli in a bit more of a fun way, then you definitely need to try this crescent roll-inspired braid.

To make the braid itself out of the pastry will require a bit of trial and error and patience, but once you’ve got the technique down, this will be an amazing dish to present at parties and you’re sure to be the talk of the town afterward!

The trick to mastering the braid is it looks more complicated than it actually is, it’s actually really easy!

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

22. Stuffed Taco Crescent Rolls

If you love tacos and you’re looking for more fun and creative ways to present them, then these stuffed taco crescent rolls may be exactly what you’re looking for.

These stuffed taco crescent rolls are extremely easy to make and will make your taco night even more of a fun experience for you and your family or friends.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

23. Pesto Crescent Roll

Pesto is one of those ingredients that seems to just work with whatever you plan on pairing it with, and crescent roll pastry is definitely one of the best pairings for it.

This particular recipe works best as a side or appetizer before your main meal, so if you’re having a get-together and you want something fun and delicious to kickstart the night, then you definitely need to try these pesto crescent rolls.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

24. Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls

Whoever came up with the concept of pairing jalapenos with cream cheese was a genius!

These Jalapeno popper crescent rolls offer up what standard jalapeno poppers do, but the inclusion of the crescent roll pastry just takes them to the next level.

The blend of Jalapeno with the cream cheese offers a bit of a kick that is cooled down by the cream cheese and will just absolutely burst with flavor in your mouth.

25. Pepperoni Cheese Stick Roll-Ups

These pepperoni cheese stick roll-ups are very similar to pizza, but they are sort of like a cooked sandwich as well!

On top of the delicious pepperoni, you will also be greeted by the beautiful tastes of melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, all blended together to give you an absolutely delicious treat.

These pepperoni cheese stick roll-ups are the perfect appetizer for any party or celebration and they taste absolutely fantastic

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

26. Crescent Roll Peach Dumplings

These crescent roll peach dumplings are simply divine!

Along with the sweet and delectable taste of peach (see also ‘33 Awesome Peach Desserts‘) , you will also be greeted by the taste of a cinnamon sugar crust, which adds a beautiful layer of sweet spice that compliments the peach perfectly.

The secret as to why these crescent roll peach dumplings taste so good though lays in the sauce.

The sauce is actually made up of Sprite (yes, as in the fizzy drink!) and this really gives it an extra level of sweetness and flair that you wouldn’t be able to achieve without it.

If you’re not a fan of Sprite though, you can swap it out with any other lemon-and-lime fizzy drink and it will still taste just as good!

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

27. Cheesy Spinach Crescents

For some reason only known to the food god themselves, cheese and spinach are one of those food combinations that always work, no matter what.

These cheesy spinach crescents are absolutely beautiful, and they are a great way for you to get some superfoods into your diet in a tasty and fun way.

On top of the regular cheese of your choice, the thing that makes this cheesy spinach crescent roll even better is the inclusion of a cup of mozzarella cheese that is drizzled into the middle.

You will find these cheesy spinach crescents to be incredibly morish, so be prepared to make them again and again!

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

28. Sausage Crescent Roll Casserole

Another recipe for meat lovers, this sausage crescent roll-inspired casserole (see also ‘20 Delicious Sausage Casseroles‘) is absolutely beautiful.

It is made from sausage, eggs, and cheese and is the perfect breakfast meal that you’ll find yourself making more than once.

This particular recipe includes a seasoning that packs a little bit of heat, so it’s sure to get you fired up and ready for your day.

It’s highly recommended that you include Tobasco hot sauce in this recipe, but if you have another hot sauce you prefer to use, you’re more than welcome to mix it up!

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

29. Mini Chicken Pot Pie

If you absolutely love chicken pot pie but you don’t want to spend a whole lot of time making one, these mini chicken pot pie crescent rolls are absolutely perfect for you to make.

This recipe is absolutely filled with vegetables and chicken and is filled to the brim with flavor.

Lots of the recipes will actually have you performing a lot of the same actions as you would with regular chicken pot pie, just on a smaller scale.

You can mix up the vegetables that you use as well, so everyone is sure to be satisfied with these adorable mini chicken pot pie crescent rolls.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

30. Air Fried Oreos

This is definitely one of the more unhealthy options on the list, but it just tastes so good!

If you’re after a crescent roll-inspired dish that is perfect for very special occasions, you 100% need to try this air-fried Oreos.

A completely sweet dish, when you use an air fryer to bring these oreo crescent rolls to life, you’ll be wondering why you’ve never thought of this option before!

All you need to do is add the Oreos into the middle of the crescent roll pastry and let the air fryer do the rest.

Another great thing about this particular crescent roll recipe is that you can substitute the Oreos for any other chocolate or candy that you particularly love, so you can spend a lot of time experimenting with different sweet fillings.

This recipe is especially great for parties and movie nights.

You can find the recipe for these crescent rolls here

31. Raspberry Crescent Rolls

Who doesn’t love the tangy flavor of raspberries? If you’re particularly fond of raspberries, then these crescent rolls will go down as an absolute treat.

The main ingredient in this recipe is actually raspberry jam rather than whole raspberries, but if you want to mix it up a bit you can try other jams, from blackberry jam to strawberry jam, or even blueberry jam.

It depends on what you like! If you like all of these jams, then you can make these crescent rolls multiple times and mix them up each time that you do!

One of the great things about the recipe is that it’s super easy and super quick to make.

It will only take about 15 minutes, and that actually includes the baking time too! So you’ll be dining on this sweet, tangy treat in absolutely no time at all!

You can find the recipe for these crescent rolls here

32. Crescent Roll Coffee Cake

Don’t think that we’ve forgotten about the coffee lovers out there! And yes, you can 100% incorporate coffee into these crescent roll pastries (see also ‘23 Amazing Crescent Roll Appetizers‘).

This particular recipe will seem more like a Danish pastry rather than a full-on coffee cake, but you’ll still be really happy with the finished result.

Also included in this crescent roll coffee cake include blackberry jam and an extremely tasty icing that is absolutely to die for.

It’s a really easy recipe to follow and you’ll find that it’s super fast to make too.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

33. Ordinary Cheesecake Bars

And finally, we have the ordinary cheesecake bars, but don’t let the name fool you! These cheesecake bars are absolutely sensational.

They get their name from just “ordinary” cheesecake you would have, the classic new york/vanilla cheesecake.

These cheesecake bars taste exactly like that cheesecake and they are topped with a generous helping of cinnamon, and the combination of the creamy cheesecake with the sweet spices is absolutely heavenly.

This recipe only actually needs you to use six ingredients, so it’s incredibly easy to follow and make and you won’t have any issues making it at home.

This recipe has a secret ingredient in the form of granulated sugar, which sweetens the dish even further and really adds to the overall flavor.

You’re sure to find yourself coming back to this recipe time and again for a classic recipe in the form of these crescent rolls.

You can find the full recipe for these crescent rolls here

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Freeze Tubes Of Crescent Rolls?

If you’re wondering if you can freeze tubes of crescent rolls, then you’re in luck! You can freeze them for about two months before they go bad.

Once you’ve let them cool, they can be kept in the fridge for no more than a week, but if you opt to freeze them, they will last more around the two-month mark.

Can You Prep Crescent Rolls Ahead Of Time?

You can prep crescent rolls about 24 hours ahead of when you actually plan to make them. If you do choose to do this, then you will want to chill up to 24 hours before you use them the next day.

Are Crescent Rolls Made Of Puff Pastry?

Though they are very similar, crescent rolls are actually not made out of puff pastry (see also ‘28 Savory Puff Pastry Recipes That Are Simple To Make‘). Crescent rolls are a bit sweeter than puff pastry.

What Is The Difference Between Crescent Rolls And Puff Pastry?

Though crescent rolls and puff pastry are similar because they use similar folding ingredients, and are both a type of dough called laminated dough, the main difference between the two is yeast.

Crescent dough has yeast in it, which gives the dough a lighter and softer texture. Puff pastry doesn’t have any yeast in it. The crescent dough also has sugar and milk in it, whereas puff pastry does not.

Why Are Crescent Rolls Called Crescent Rolls?

Crescent rolls get their name from the shape of croissants, which are made out of the same pastry. Croissants are crescent in shape and look like chunky, misshapen crescent moons.

Conclusion

If you haven’t tried crescent moon pastry before, this is your sign to absolutely give them a try!

Because crescent rolls are so diverse, you can make so many different recipes from them which include both sweet and savory.

On top of their diversity, crescent rolls are just extremely delicious and extremely moreish, so you’ll find yourself coming back to these recipes time and time again.

Give some of these recipes a try and see which ones you like the most! Pretty much all of the recipes we’ve included encourage you to mix and match ingredients too, so you’ll have loads of fun with these delightful recipes.