When we finally got to dessert at our pairing dinner, we really didn’t need another course. But sometimes it’s not about needing another course – it’s just good! Luckily, this recipe is quick and easy I decided to wait until after dinner to make it. That gave us a nice break to make a little extra space in our stomachs for the final touch!
I was so happy with the way this turned out – simple and delicious! It was the perfect ending to a fantastic evening.
The next morning, Kirk had another idea – what about heating up the croissants for breakfast (without the sauce)? This might not be the most nutritious breakfast you can enjoy, but it is a fantastic treat to enjoy on a Saturday morning!
Chocolate Pumpkin Croissants
Ingredients (8 croissants)
Rolls
- 1 container Pillsbury Big & FlakyCrescent Rolls
- 1/4-1/2 cup pumpkin
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
- olive oil cooking spray
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar
Sauce
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Frangelico, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spread out rolls on a clean surface and spray with olive oil spray. Sprinkle with a dusting of sugar and top with pumpkin. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly and roll into crescent, starting at the wide end and rolling toward the tip.
Arrange rolls on cookie sheet covered with cooking spray.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
While baking, prepare sauce (if desired). Melt chocolate chips and stir in powdered sugar and Frangelico, if desired. Pour warm sauce over rolls just before serving.
Serving tip: To serve as dessert, top with sauce. To serve as breakfast, no sauce is necessary.
Whether you choose to enjoy this treat as dessert or breakfast, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed at all! Sharing these with a good friend or loved one is even better.
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Questions for you:
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Which is better – chocolate or pumpkin?
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What other dessert treats have you also enjoyed for breakfast?
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Favorite pumpkin treat you’ve enjoyed so far this Fall?
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i need to write to pillsbury next. I so want these rolls GF. OH MY!!
lindsay recently posted..It’s okay… WIAW
I have been obsessed with the pumpkin flavored Green Mountain Coffee K-cups. Weird because I’m not a huge pumpkin spice latte person (too sweet) but these K-Cups are so good. I guess that’s not really a treat, but we’ll go with it anyway.
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I think pumpkin and chocolate are always better TOGETHER. :)
I wish I had this recipe–didn’t know Pillsbury rolls were vegan?–for our French-themed book club on Tuesday. I skipped on the chocolate-stuffed ones brought by a friend. I could have whipped these out for me!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Roast Your Grapes. Trust Me.
I am normally not a big croissant person… that is, until you add chocolate! Chocolate’s a game changer. ;) I had a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin last weekend that was soooooooo good. I’m still dreaming about it.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Oils bury is vegan?! Who knew… Love the semi-homemade approach and that you used frangelico in the sauce. I always add it to homemade whipped cream too!
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do we HAVE to skip the sauce for breakfast?? ;)
these look fantastic, either way. I love chocolate and pumpkin, and anything wrapped in pastry!
Kristina recently posted..brownie bottomed cheesecake
Chocolate’s always better than pumpkin if you ask me–but I’d take a croissant wrapped around/covered in either. Have you tried TJ’s version of Pillsbury rolls? Ugh, SO amazing. I kinda wish I didn’t know how good they are…and how much better they’d be when stuffed with goodies and served for breakfast ;D I think apple crisp is probably my all-time dessert-for-breakfast favorite!
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I am so jealous of this right now… Why can’t these be GF??!?!?! ;) I love chocolate and PB together!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Creamy Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl
You are a genius :)
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