If you love the warm, gooey sweetness of pecan pie but don’t want to fuss with rolling crusts and baking a full pie, then Pecan Pie Crescents are about to become your new favorite dessert. These little pastries wrap everything you adore about pecan pie—caramel-like filling, crunchy pecans, and buttery sweetness—inside a flaky crescent roll.
They’re easy, quick, and absolutely addictive. Whether you serve them for a holiday gathering, a weekend brunch, or just because, these bite-sized treats always disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- All the flavor of pecan pie without the work.
- Quick & Easy – Made with refrigerated crescent rolls.
- Perfectly portioned – Mini pies in handheld form.
- Great for parties – Bite-sized, shareable, and crowd-pleasing.
- Cozy comfort food – Warm, nutty, gooey, and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or caramel drizzle for serving.