Sometimes, the best desserts don’t require hours in the kitchen or complicated ingredients. Case in point: these Cherry Filled Crescent Rolls. They’re golden, buttery pastries wrapped around gooey cherry pie filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze—a bite-sized version of cherry pie meets Danish pastry, and they’re almost too easy to make!

Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack, these crescent rolls come together in just 20 minutes with simple pantry staples. Whether you’re prepping a last-minute treat or baking with kids, this recipe delivers big results with minimal effort.

😍 Why You’ll Love These Cherry Crescent Rolls

Only 5 ingredients (and you likely have most of them already!)
Ready in under 30 minutes
No mixer, no mess
Portable and portion-controlled—great for brunch buffets, potlucks, or sweet trays
Tastes like mini cherry turnovers without any of the work of puff pastry
Customizable with any pie filling or extra add-ins

If you’ve got a can of crescent dough and some cherry pie filling, you’re halfway to dessert heaven!

🧾 Ingredient Breakdown

Let’s take a closer look at what goes into these easy treats:

🥐 1 Can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls (8-count)

This ready-to-bake dough is a lifesaver in so many recipes. It’s flaky, soft, and golden when baked, giving these rolls a pastry-like quality without needing homemade dough.

Tip: Use crescent roll sheets (no perforations) if you can find them for a cleaner wrap, but standard triangles work perfectly.

🍒 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling

Sweet, sticky, and packed with juicy cherries, this filling gives the rolls their signature fruity burst. Each triangle gets a spoonful of flavor.

Tip: Try to pick out mostly cherries (not just sauce) when spooning the filling onto the dough for the best bite.

🍬 ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar

Used for the glaze, powdered sugar (also called confectioners’ sugar) melts easily into a silky-sweet drizzle.

🥛 1 Tablespoon Milk

Thins the powdered sugar just enough to make the glaze pourable and perfect for drizzling.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Cherry Filled Crescent Rolls

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Unroll the Dough

Unroll the crescent roll dough and gently separate it into 8 triangles along the perforations.

Step 3: Add the Cherry Filling

Place a heaping tablespoon of cherry pie filling near the wide end of each triangle. Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage during baking.

Step 4: Roll Them Up

Start from the wide end and carefully roll each triangle towards the point, tucking the filling in as best as you can.

Pro Tip: Pinch the seams lightly closed to keep more filling inside during baking.

Step 5: Bake

Place the rolls on your prepared baking sheet with a few inches of space between each. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Step 6: Make the Glaze

While the rolls are baking, whisk together:

¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Whisk until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a tiny splash of milk; too thin, add more sugar.

Step 7: Drizzle and Serve

Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls using a spoon or piping bag. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

These rolls are best served warm and fresh but also make a great room-temp snack. Serve them:

For breakfast or brunch alongside coffee or tea
As a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
On a holiday tray with other finger foods and sweets
As a quick weeknight treat when you’re short on time

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature:

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator:

For longer freshness, refrigerate up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or pop them in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to refresh the texture.

Freezer:

These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze them before adding glaze. Reheat from frozen in the oven, then drizzle with fresh glaze before serving.

🔁 Variations to Try

Feeling creative? Here are some delicious variations:

Different Pie Fillings: Blueberry, apple, peach, or strawberry work beautifully.
Cream Cheese Layer: Spread a little sweetened cream cheese (1 oz cream cheese + 1 tsp sugar) on the dough before adding fruit.
Almond Extract Glaze: Swap vanilla or plain milk glaze with almond extract for a bakery-style twist.
Cinnamon Sugar Finish: Sprinkle rolled dough with cinnamon sugar before baking for added flavor.
Mini Turnovers: Cut crescent dough into smaller pieces and fold over filling to make bite-sized versions.

💬 Final Thoughts

Cherry Filled Crescent Rolls are the kind of recipe that proves the best desserts don’t have to be complicated. With flaky layers, luscious cherry centers, and sweet glaze drizzled over the top, they check every box—easy, delicious, pretty, and crave-worthy.

Whether you’re hosting brunch, need a fast dessert, or just want to brighten a rainy afternoon with something sweet, this is a recipe to bookmark (and make on repeat).