Pumpkin Crescent Braid

5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Crescent Braid drizzled with a cream cheese glaze makes an easy fall brunch or dessert recipe. It has all the flavor of pumpkin pie and is so easy to make.

Prep Time15

Cook Time22

Total Time37

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fall, pumpkin

Servings:

Equipment

Ingredients

3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 large egg separated
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet

Cream Cheese Glaze

4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and egg yolk.
Stir in pecans.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the dough onto the parchment paper.
Spread filling in a 3 to 4 inch strip down the center of the dough.
With a knife, make cuts every 1-inch on both sides going to the edge of the filling.
Fold strips at an angle, alternating from side to side to cover the filling.
In a small bowl, beat the egg white to get it foamy. Brush over dough.
Bake for 22 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Beat in vanilla and milk. Place in a ziptop bag. Snip the corner and drizzle over crescent braid.
Sprinkle with nuts.

Notes

Note: Wait for the braid to cool some before drizzling the glaze.

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