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Crescent Roll Cheesecake Recipe

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This Crescent Roll Cheesecake is a decadent, easy-to-make dessert featuring a creamy cream cheese filling nestled within buttery, flaky crescent roll dough. Swirled with cinnamon and sugar, this treat offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, perfect for any occasion or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Crust and Topping

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar (used for topping, part of the divided sugar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 ¼ cups of sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Crescent Roll Base: Unroll one can of refrigerated crescent rolls and press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, sealing the perforations carefully to create a solid crust layer.
  3. Add the Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  4. Top with Second Crescent Roll Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay it over the cream cheese mixture, pressing edges gently to seal.
  5. Prepare Butter and Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Melt ½ cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon with the remaining ½ cup sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Apply Topping: Brush the melted butter evenly over the top layer of crescent rolls. Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously on top.
  7. Bake the Cheesecake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled cheesecake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the filling is set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before slicing. Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Sealing the crescent roll dough perforations well prevents the filling from leaking during baking.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
  • This cheesecake is best served chilled but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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