Description
This Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of buttery crescent roll dough filled with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese mixture. Finished with a cinnamon-sugar topping and baked to golden perfection, this casserole offers a rich, creamy texture with a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack for a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Bottom Crescent Dough: Press one can of crescent roll dough evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish, forming a uniform base layer.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom layer of crescent dough in the baking dish.
- Add Top Dough Layer: Carefully lay the second can of crescent roll dough over the cream cheese filling to create a top crust.
- Apply Topping: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top layer of dough. Then sprinkle a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon evenly over the top to create a sweet, spiced crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. This dessert can be enjoyed warm or chilled according to preference.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the dish.
- This casserole is best served slightly warm or chilled; refrigerate leftovers.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts or fresh fruit on top after baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
