Description
Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of flaky crescent roll dough and creamy sweetened cream cheese, topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this casserole combines comforting flavors with a golden, crispy texture.
Ingredients
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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 sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and for easy removal after baking.
- First Dough Layer: Press one can of crescent roll dough evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish, covering the entire surface to create the base layer for the casserole.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent dough layer in the baking dish, creating a thick, smooth layer.
- Top Dough Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely to seal the filling.
- Add Topping: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top dough layer. Then, sprinkle a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon evenly across the top for a sweet and flavorful crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before cutting. Serve warm or chilled based on your preference and enjoy this sweet, creamy casserole.
Notes
- For easier spreading, make sure the cream cheese is well softened to room temperature.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the casserole into squares to maintain clean edges.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Try adding fresh berries or fruit preserves on top for added flavor.
- This casserole can be served as a dessert or a decadent breakfast treat.
