Description
This Caramel Apple Croissant Roll with Cream Cheese Filling combines flaky, buttery pastry with spiced apples and a tangy cream cheese center, drizzled with a warm honey glaze for a breakfast or dessert treat that feels like a bakery classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen croissant dough (16 oz, thawed)
- 4 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan. Unroll dough, brush with half the melted butter.
- Mix remaining butter, brown sugar, spices, walnuts, and cranberries. Spread over dough.
- Arrange apple slices tightly over the spice mixture.
- Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Dollop and swirl over apples.
- Roll dough tightly from one long edge, place seam-side down. Let rise 20 mins. Bake 25-30 mins until golden.
- Whisk honey, cream, and salt for glaze. Brush over warm roll. Cool 10 mins before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven to restore crispness. Can be frozen unbaked for up to 1 month.