Description
Irresistible Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole brings sweet comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Rich cream cheese nestled in buttery pastry creates a heavenly dessert familiar and comforting that makes any gathering memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar (for filling)
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams/4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish by lightly greasing with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Unroll the first package of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage and sealing any potential gaps.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the first layer of crescent roll dough, creating a uniform spread that reaches all edges of the baking dish.
- Open the second package of crescent roll dough and gently place it atop the cream cheese layer, pressing down carefully to create a seamless seal between the layers.
- Melt unsalted butter and drizzle it generously over the top layer of crescent roll dough.
- In a separate small bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this aromatic blend uniformly across the buttered surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and ensuring the filling sets completely.
- If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into square servings.
Notes
- Sweet layers of crescent rolls create a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheese filling with buttery, cinnamon-sugar crunch.
- Prep time is super quick, taking less than 10 minutes to assemble this crowd-pleasing treat perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.
- Cream cheese mixture provides a rich, velvety center that melts beautifully between soft pastry layers.
- Cinnamon-sugar topping adds a delectable caramelized sweetness that elevates this simple yet impressive dessert.
- Versatile recipe works great as a breakfast pastry, afternoon snack, or decadent dessert that everyone will request again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg