Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. This will be your creamy center.
In another bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture resembles a loose crumble.
Roll the puff pastry into a rectangle if needed, then spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around.
Sprinkle the pecan filling in an even layer over the cream cheese. The more even your layer, the neater your rolls will be.
Roll the pastry up tightly from the long edge, sealing the seam. Chill the log in the fridge for 12 minutes to make slicing easy.
Slice into about 1-inch rounds and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg wash if using.
Bake for 16 minutes, until the rolls are puffed and golden and the filling is set. Let them rest for 5 minutes before glazing or serving.
If you’re opting for a glaze, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle it over the warm rolls for a glossy finish.
Notes
Pecan Pie Roll Ups are handheld pastries that capture the caramel-kissed warmth of pecan pie in a flaky puff pastry shell with a creamy cream cheese center and a cinnamon pecan filling.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:16 minutes
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:12 rolls
Calories:170 kcal
Sugar:9 g
Fat:11 g
Carbohydrates:18 g
Fiber:1 g
Protein:3 g
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