Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

A Dessert That Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance!

You won’t believe how versatile crescent rolls can be! These delightful pastries can transform into a variety of delicious treats. And today, we’re bringing you a recipe that combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the flakiness of crescent rolls. Get ready to indulge in a heavenly dessert that requires only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time.

A Perfect Blend of Cream Cheese and Butter

This recipe brings together the best of both worlds – creamy cheesecake and buttery crescent rolls. To make this mouthwatering dessert, start by rolling out one can of crescent rolls and arranging them in the bottom of a baking dish. Then, prepare a quick filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this luscious mixture over the crescent roll base, and top it off with the second can of unrolled crescent rolls.

The Finishing Touch

To add a touch of sweetness, generously drizzle melted butter over the dough. Then, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top to create a beautiful caramelized crust. As the rolls bake in the oven, the tantalizing aroma will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist.

Easy to Serve and Irresistible to Eat!

Once golden brown and perfectly baked, remove the dish from the oven. Allow it to cool before slicing along the perforations into delectable triangles. These cheesecake crescent rolls are perfect for sharing and enjoying with loved ones. Warning: it’s incredibly difficult to stop at just one portion!

Recipe Details and Tips

  • Servings: 8
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cans of crescent rolls
  • 2 (8 oz each) packages of cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) of melted butter
Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press them into the bottom of the baking dish, gently pressing the dough together at the seams if needed.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend the ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the crescent roll base.
  5. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place them on top of the cream cheese layer.
  6. Pour the melted butter over the top and use a brush to ensure even coverage.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the top of the rolls.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
  9. Allow the rolls to cool before cutting them into individual triangles along the perforations.
  10. Gather your loved ones, share the delicious cheesecake crescent rolls, and savor every delectable bite!

Incorporate this simple yet heavenly recipe into your dessert repertoire and bring smiles to the faces of your family and friends. Remember, life is always better when there’s cheesecake involved! Recipe adapted from Southern Living.