Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole (Print Version)
Layers of sweetened cream cheese and golden crescent dough meet in this cinnamon-topped baked dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Filling
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to ensure easy release.
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Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching seams to seal.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent dough layer in the baking dish.
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Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it over the cream cheese layer, again pinching seams together for a uniform surface.
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Brush melted butter over the top crescent roll layer. In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon with 2 tablespoons sugar, then sprinkle the mixture evenly on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
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Allow casserole to cool for at least 20 minutes to set before slicing into squares. Optionally, drizzle with honey prior to serving.
# Notes:
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For cleaner cuts and best texture, ensure the dessert has cooled completely before serving.