Description
Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole is a simple, creamy, and buttery dessert that combines soft crescent roll dough with a sweet cream cheese filling, topped with a cinnamon-sugar butter glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast treat or a sweet snack, this casserole is easy to prepare and bakes up golden and delicious in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the baking dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Shape the base layer. Unroll and press one can of crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, carefully sealing any perforations to create a solid base.
- Make the cream cheese filling. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the filling. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the layer of crescent dough in the baking dish.
- Add the top dough layer. Layer the second can of crescent roll dough over the cream cheese filling, gently stretching it to fit the dish evenly.
- Brush with butter and sugar-cinnamon topping. Brush the melted butter evenly over the top dough layer, then sprinkle a mixture of the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon on top for a sweet, golden finish.
- Bake until golden brown. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream cheese with a lower-fat version if desired.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a handful of fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top after baking.
- Make sure to properly seal the crescent roll dough perforations to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Allowing the casserole to cool fully enhances the texture and flavor.
- This casserole can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
