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Cranberry Cheese Pastry is a delicious holiday dessert filled with fresh cranberries, cheese filling all stuffed in crescent rolls made into a pastry ring, baked and then drizzled with glaze. The perfect holiday dessert recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about holiday recipes. Whether you cook the entire spread or just bring an item or two to a potluck get-together, it’s never too early to start thinking about what you’re going to bring. After all food is almost as big a part of the holidays as family and friends are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve made all kinds of different dishes to bring to holiday get-togethers, but one of my favorites is this cranberry cheese pastry. It’s a delicious treat that’s welcome at any holiday table, and it’s so easy to make, you can also serve it up for a delicious weeknight dessert or afternoon snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pastry Ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This delicious dessert is easy to make and so much fun to make and serve. A delicious filling of sweetened cranberries is paired with a sweet cream cheese filling and then wrapped up in flaky crescent roll dough to create a dessert or appetizer that everyone loves. Every bite of this tasty crescent ring is loaded with a shot of sweetness and tartness that works so well together, and being paired with buttery, flaky crescent roll dough really seals the deal. It’s just so, so good. And it doesn’t hurt that’s it’s so simple, either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Perfect Holiday Dessert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven’t guessed by now, I consider this to be just about the most perfect holiday dessert that you can make. There’s a reason for that. It checks all the boxes, and I do mean all of them. It’s easy to make, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen for hours. It’s also full of the classic holiday flavors of cranberry and cream cheese, both of which are found in many different holiday recipes. Everyone loves it, as well. I have never seen anyone turn away from this recipe. I’d say that’s pretty perfect, wouldn’t you? <\/p>\n\n\n

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FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re already thinking this is the recipe for you, then be sure to read this handy dandy FAQ. It answers all the most common questions regarding this cranberry cream cheese pastry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Keep the Filling From Oozing Out of the Crescent Ring?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best way to keep most of the filling in the ring – keeping it completely ooze-free is impossible – is to be sure you layer the crescent roll dough properly. Be sure to layer your dough in such a way that the entire bottom is a layer of dough. The top will have holes, but you won’t need to worry about that, as this filling is thick enough to stay mostly in the ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Use Frozen Cranberries for the Filling? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely. Frozen cranberries are one of the few fruits that cook up just as well as their fresh counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Use Cranberry Sauce Instead of Fresh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While I recommend sticking with this recipe as the whole cranberries make for a thicker sauce inside the ring, you can try it. It might work, but be prepared for a bit more of the filling to come out of the ring. Then again, experimentation is one of the fun parts of cooking, isn’t it?<\/p>\n\n\n

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How Do I Shape the Dough Into a Ring? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It might look complicated at first, but it’s actually very easy. Simply place the crescent roll triangles with the wide side at the center of the ring. Then, lap the wide ends of the dough over one another as you form a ring. The overlapping dough will make a solid bottom, and the narrow end will create that lattice look at the top of the crescent ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this Pastry Ring Need to Be Refrigerated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because it uses cream cheese as part of the filling you will have to refrigerate this crescent ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Filling Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about crescent rings is that they are so open to interpretation. There are all kinds of things that you can fill your crescent ring with. Some of my favorites are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n