Description
Crescent rolls cheesecake casserole brings comfort straight from your kitchen, blending creamy cheese with buttery pastry in a simple, delightful dish that feels like a warm hug. Baking this treat means spreading joy around your table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
- 2 packages crescent rolls
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Carefully unroll the first package of crescent roll dough, gently pressing it into the entire bottom of the prepared dish to create an even base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, blend 16 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter until your mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread the entire cream cheese mixture evenly across the first crescent roll layer, making sure to reach all corners of the dish.
- Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and delicately place it directly on top of the cream cheese layer, covering the entire surface.
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, then generously sprinkle this sweet mixture across the top layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 32-35 minutes, watching for a golden brown color across the surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool completely at room temperature for about 45 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother cheesecake layer.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest, most decadent flavor and creamiest texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular crescent rolls with gluten-free crescent roll dough.
- Customize the topping by adding chopped nuts or drizzling melted chocolate over the cooled casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg