Description
This Crescent Roll Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling with flaky, buttery crescent rolls. Featuring a sweet cinnamon sugar topping and a smooth cream cheese center, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Crust and Topping
- 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 ¼ cups of sugar and continue to beat until completely blended. Mix in the vanilla extract, ensuring the filling is creamy and lump-free.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare the Crescent Roll Crust: Unroll one can of refrigerated crescent rolls and press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, sealing all perforations to create a solid crust layer.
- Add the Cream Cheese Filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish.
- Top with Second Crescent Roll Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it carefully over the cream cheese filling. Press gently to cover the filling completely and seal the edges to enclose it.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Butter Topping: Melt the ½ cup of butter in a saucepan or microwave. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup sugar with the teaspoon of cinnamon. Brush the melted butter over the top crescent roll layer, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the filling set properly.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Press and seal the crescent rolls well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- The cheesecake is best served chilled after refrigeration for proper texture.
- Can be customized with fruit toppings or drizzled with caramel for added flavor.
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