Description
Mouthwatering cheesecake crescent rolls casserole promises comfort and indulgence for sweet-seeking palates. Creamy filling nestled in buttery pastry creates an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 oz/226 g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- ¼ cup (57 g/4 tbsps) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Base Layer: Unfurl the first crescent roll dough across the dish’s bottom, pressing to seal any openings and create a complete foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Layering: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the dough, ensuring complete coverage to the dish’s edges.
- Topping Application: Gently position the second crescent roll dough over the cream cheese layer, carefully sealing the edges to create a seamless top.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle melted butter generously over the dough surface, then dust with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, distributing the aromatic blend uniformly.
- Baking Process: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for a rich golden-brown color and complete filling set. If the surface browns too quickly, shield with aluminum foil.
- Serving Preparation: Allow the casserole to rest and cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into delectable square portions.
Notes
- Dough Handling: Carefully unroll crescent roll dough to prevent tearing and ensure complete coverage of the baking dish.
- Cream Cheese Tip: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Browning Protection: Use aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly, preventing burning while allowing even cooking.
- Cooling Crucial: Let the casserole rest 10-15 minutes after baking to help the filling set and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 241
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg