Description
Creamy Cheesecake Crescent Roll Casserole brings pure comfort straight from the oven to your table. Prepare for a delightful treat that blends flaky pastry with smooth cream cheese in one seriously satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Carefully unroll the first crescent roll dough package and press the entire sheet evenly into the bottom of the dish, meticulously sealing all seam lines.
- Using an electric mixer, combine 16 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture uniformly across the dough base, ensuring an even layer reaches all dish corners.
- Unroll the second crescent roll dough package and gently layer it atop the cream cheese filling, again pinching together any visible seam separations.
- Drizzle ¼ cup melted butter across the top layer, covering the entire surface.
- Mix 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and slightly puffy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 20 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into squares and serve while still slightly warm for maximum deliciousness.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters, so let it soften at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- Pinch the crescent roll seams carefully to create a solid base and top layer that prevents filling leakage.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and a sugar substitute like stevia for fewer calories.
- When serving, cut clean slices by wiping the knife between cuts to get neat, picture-perfect portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg