01 - 
                Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Unroll the crescent roll dough and divide it into individual triangles.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Place a heaping spoonful of pumpkin cream cheese filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Roll each triangle from the wide edge to the narrow tip, gently shaping into a pumpkin-like form.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Brush the tops of the prepared pastries evenly with egg yolk to encourage a glossy, golden finish.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Transfer pastries to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Allow pastries to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before serving.