Description
This Crescent Roll Cheesecake is a deliciously easy-to-make dessert featuring a creamy cream cheese filling sandwiched between layers of buttery crescent roll dough. Topped with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, it bakes to a golden brown, offering a perfect combination of soft and crisp textures. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat any time, this American classic is quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Top Layers
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cheesecake bars evenly.
- Prepare Bottom Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, making sure to seal any seams to create a solid crust base.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy for a luscious filling.
- Assemble Filling Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed crescent dough in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
- Add Top Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it gently over the cream cheese layer, again sealing any seams to lock in the filling.
- Apply Butter and Topping: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top dough layer. Then, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough for a sweet, spiced crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp, indicating the dessert is perfectly cooked through.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to set before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of honey or a few fresh berries on top before serving for extra sweetness and enhanced presentation.
- For a flavored twist, mix lemon zest or almond extract into the cream cheese mixture to add a unique flavor dimension.
