Maple French Toast Crescent Roll Bake with Cream Cheese Filling
This indulgent breakfast bake transforms ordinary crescent roll dough into a stunning pull-apart treat that tastes like French toast. Each piece is filled with sweetened cream cheese and maple extract, then rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking into golden, fluffy spirals. The result is a warm, shareable breakfast that's perfect for weekend mornings, holiday brunches, or special occasions. What makes this version special is the clever use of crescent roll dough to create individual portions that bake together but pull apart easily, giving you all the flavors of classic French toast in a fun, interactive format.
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon maple extractvanilla extract1:1vegetarian
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- 2 cans refrigerated Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls, 8 oz each
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- real maple syrup(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and spray round cake pan with cooking spray, then line bottom with parchment paper
- 2
Mix cream cheese, sugar, and maple extract in small bowl until well blended
- 3
Unroll dough on lightly floured surface and press into rectangle, sealing perforations
- 4
Cut rectangle into 12 squares using pizza cutter or knife
- 5
Spread generous teaspoon of cream cheese filling in center of each square, leaving edge
- 6
Roll each square from one side to opposite, pinching seam to secure filling
- 7
Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon in small bowl
- 8
Coat each roll in cinnamon sugar mixture on all sides
- 9
Cut each roll in half and place cut side up in pan from outside edge working toward center
- 10
Drizzle melted butter over top
- 11
Bake until golden brown and baked through
- 12
Run knife around pan to loosen and cool for 5 minutes
- 13
Invert onto cooling rack, remove pan and parchment, then flip right side up onto serving plate
Tips
Press crescent roll perforations firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Cut rolls in half for easier serving and better presentation in the pan arrangement.
Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Assemble completely and refrigerate overnight. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
Best served warm with maple syrup drizzled over individual portions.
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill squares to avoid cream cheese leaking during baking
Seal perforations well to prevent dough from separating
Cool briefly before inverting to prevent breaking apart
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, assemble completely and refrigerate overnight. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time when baking from cold.
What if I don't have an 8-inch round pan?
Use a 9-inch round pan or 8x8 square pan. Adjust baking time by 3-5 minutes if needed.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in microwave for best results.