• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Kudos Kitchen by Renee

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Appetizer Favorites
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • Appetizer Favorites
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Holiday Inspired Recipes » Christmas Recipes

    Published: Dec 15, 2020 · Modified: Dec 22, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring

    Sharing is caring!

    176 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe
    A photo festive collage of a Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring topped with coconut and nuts along with a title text overlay graphic in red, green, and white.

    This Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring is super simple to make and uses everybody's favorite store-bought ingredient... canned crescent rolls. 

    A vertical closeup image of a Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring with a vivid red poinsettia plant in the background.

    Treat your family and friends to something utterly delicious this holiday season that only takes a few minutes to prepare.

    As this Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring bakes in the oven, you'll find your loved ones congregating in the kitchen as the aroma of caramel, coconut, and crescent rolls permeate your home.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring is available near the end of this post. OR click on the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.

    Jump to:
    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How this recipe came to be:
    • Can this sweet bundt pan recipe be made in advance?
    • Can the coconut and/or nuts be left out of this recipe?
    • The easy directions:
    • Additional crescent roll recipes:
    • Additional holiday recipes:
    • Printable Recipe Card

    Subscribe to my Kudos Kitchen channel on YouTube. See you there!!

    A vertical closeup image of a Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring with chopped nuts and a title text overlay graphic in white and green.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • tube crescent rolls
    • coconut
    • butter
    • brown sugar
    • pecans 
    • half & half

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • 3-quart heavy bottom saucepan
    • wooden spoon or spatula
    • nut chopper (optional)
    • cutting board
    • serrated knife
    • bundt pan
    • baking spray

    For the best in Nuts and Gifts check out Oh NUTS!!

    How this recipe came to be:

    I've been making this crescent ring in one form or another for as long as I can remember. It has made many appearances on our annual Christmas Brunch party menu for almost 30 years.

    This year I decided to add some coconut and half & half to the brown sugar, butter, and nut layers and the result was simply delectable!

    I've never posted the recipe before, but I think it's high time to share it so you can enjoy it too.

    Can this sweet bundt pan recipe be made in advance?

    Yes. I like to make it a day or two in advance of when I need it, but you can certainly make it right before you'd like to serve.

    If making the coconut caramel crescent ring in advance store it at room temperature for up to 2 days, making sure it's covered well.

    This sweet crescent ring is best served slightly warm, so I suggest heating it a tiny bit in either the microwave or oven before serving.

    *Special Note - Do not let this caramel crescent ring cool completely in the bundt pan as the caramel will harden and it will be difficult to get the bundt pan sweet roll ring out of the pan.

    Can the coconut and/or nuts be left out of this recipe?

    Yes.

    You can easily tailor this sweet crescent roll ring to your preferences or tastes.

    If you're not a fan of coconut, by all means, leave it out.

    The same goes for the pecans. If you're not a fan or want to switch up the choice of nut, go on and customize this recipe as you see fit.

    The easy directions:

    • Melt the butter, brown sugar, pecans, coconut, and half & half in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Pour ⅓ of the caramel sauce evenly in the bottom of a prepared bundt pan.
    • Top the caramel with 8 crescent roll slices.
    How to make Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Top the crescent circles with another ⅓'d of the caramel sauce, and top the sauce with the final 8 crescent circles.
    • Pour the remaining caramel over the crescent circles and bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes.
    How to make Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Allow the ring to cool for about 10 minutes and then carefully invert the crescent ring onto a serving platter.
    • Carefully remove the pan and allow the ring to cool completely, or serve while slightly warm.
    How to make Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Additional crescent roll recipes:

    • Hash Brown Breakfast Pizza (not shown)

    Make this Sunny Side Up Hash Brown Breakfast Pizza for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Whichever you choose, it’s always a winner!

    • Crescent Ham and Havarti Appetizers (not shown)

    These Crunchy Crescent Ham & Havarti Appetizers will win rave reviews at any big game party. And with the use of everyone's favorite store-bought crescent roll dough, they couldn't be easier to make.

    • Crescent Wrapped Bratwurst Bites (not shown)

    Easy Bratwurst Appetizer Bites are just the thing to serve during a party or for game day. They’re also super simple to make and everybody loves them! SCORE!

    Additional holiday recipes:

    *Eggnog Pastry Cream Croissants (shown below)

    A pretty Christmas baking dish with holly and berries filled with Eggnog Pastry Cream Croissants.

    *Roast Pork with Cranberry Relish Glaze (shown below)

    A sliced Pork Roast with Cranberry Relish on a platter with fresh herb and fresh cranberry garnish.

    *No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies (shown below)

    A bunch of Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies on a green glass plate with holiday sprinkles.

    *Coconut-Caramel Crescent Ring (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

    A photo festive collage of a Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring topped with coconut and nuts along with a title text overlay graphic in red, green, and white.
     

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's sweet crescent roll breakfast ring.

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    Printable Recipe Card

    Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring

    Renee Goerger
    This Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring is super simple to make and uses everybody's favorite store-bought canned crescent rolls.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save recipe Saved Recipe!
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Breakfast and Brunch
    Cuisine sweet rolls
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 188 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tubes crescent rolls
    • 10 tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup sweetened coconut
    • ½ cup half & half

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Prepare a bundt pan by spraying it with baking spray. Set aside.
    • Remove the crescent dough from the tubes but do not unroll them. Cut each crescent dough into 8 even pieces. *Note - A serrated knife works best for this. Set aside.
    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, pecans, and coconut until the sugar is completely dissolved. 
    • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the half and half and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
    • Pour approximately ⅓ coconut caramel sauce into the bundt pan.
    • Place 8 crescent circles into the bundt pan over the layer of caramel sauce.
    • Pour an additional ⅓ of the coconut caramel sauce over the crescent circles.
    • Layer the last of the crescent circles over the second layer of caramel.
    • Top the second layer of crescent rolls with the remaining caramel sauce.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
    • Turn the crescent ring out onto a serving platter while it is still warm otherwise the caramel will harden and stick to the pan.
    • Carefully remove the pan once the ring has been inverted and allow the ring to cool completely before serving, or serve slightly warm.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment;
    bundt pan, baking spray, medium saucepan, wooden spoon

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's sweet breakfast/brunch recipe for this caramel crescent ring with coconut as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Coconut Caramel Crescent Ring - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

    Custom Renee Signature

    More Christmas Recipes

    • Rice Krispies Christmas Wreath
    • Kringle Kuchen
    • Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
    • Peppermint Schnapps Ice Cream

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shiho says

      December 26, 2018 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      It looks fantastic. As soon as I found something similar to crescent rolls in Australia, I would love to make this lovely cake.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 26, 2018 at 8:07 am

        I wish I knew of an alternative for you, but I have no idea about the products you have available to you in Australia. Wish I did. I'd love to visit!

        Reply
    2. Cindy says

      December 25, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like it'd make a yummy coffee cake. Now that the Christmas rush is over gonna try it when guests come over for coffee! tysm

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 26, 2018 at 8:08 am

        You are right! This in no way is just a Christmas recipe. Make it all year. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Noelle says

      December 24, 2018 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic! I made these yesterday for our family Christmas party and they were a hit!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 25, 2018 at 6:45 am

        Yay!

        Reply
    4. Nutmeg Nanny says

      January 01, 2015 at 12:17 am

      I would like to eat this whole thing right now...yum!

      Reply
    5. Kellie Hemmerly says

      December 31, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      This looks wonderful and so easy!!!

      Reply
    6. Lauren says

      December 30, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      WOW! I can't believe you used store-bought rolls for that. So creative, and it looks soooooo good!

      Reply
    7. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      December 30, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      It looks really pretty!

      Reply
    8. foody schmoody says

      December 30, 2014 at 2:23 am

      You had me at caramel AND coconut. I would love to have a big slab of this waiting next to my coffee in the morning.

      Reply
    9. Angie Barrett says

      December 30, 2014 at 12:51 am

      Love the idea of using cans of crescent rolls! Looks amazing!

      Reply
    10. Paula-bell'alimento says

      December 30, 2014 at 12:20 am

      Oh sweet goodness, just gimme!

      Reply
    11. The Food Hunter says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      This looks amazing!!

      Reply
    12. Shulie Foodwanderings says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:10 pm

      Sorry for misspelling there.

      Reply
    13. Shulie Foodwanderings says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:10 pm

      Holy moly, renee, what brilliance. Love coconut everything and I am playing with caramel recently. You know we share the love for baking savory and sweet breadst! Happy New Year and all the best in 2015!

      Reply
    14. Cookin' Canuck says

      December 29, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      What a brilliant idea! I never would have thought to do this with crescent rolls. And the combination of coconut and caramel sounds so darn good.

      Reply
    15. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      December 29, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Perfect New Years brunch dish.

      Reply
    16. Back for Seconds says

      December 29, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      This is calling my name! MMmmmm

      Reply
    17. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      December 29, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      I love how you totally jazzed up these refrigerator rolls - they look scrumptious! And I'm really liking the addition of coconut.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with Kudos Kitchen by Renee. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. *

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Renee! I've been a passionate home cook for over 40 years. I specialize in easy-to-make comfort food dishes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between.

    More →

    Fast and Easy Dinners

    • Spaghetti Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • Skillet Pork Tenderloin
    • Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Portobellos
    • Alfredo Ravioli Lasagna
    • Ground Beef Sauerbraten Goulash
    • Chili Mac with Cornbread Crust

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When I find a great product or service I like to share it with my readers. For additional information please view my privacy policy.

    Copyright © 2022 Kudos Kitchen By Renee