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.
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In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
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Place a heaping spoonful of pumpkin cream cheese filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
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Roll each triangle from the wide edge to the narrow tip, gently shaping into a pumpkin-like form.
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Brush the tops of the prepared pastries evenly with egg yolk to encourage a glossy, golden finish.
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Transfer pastries to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
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Allow pastries to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before serving.