Introduction: Craving a dessert that combines creamy cheesecake goodness with the flaky, buttery texture of crescent rolls? This Cheesecake Crescent Roll Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dessert. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to potlucks, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a show-stopping dessert ready in no time!
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring the seams are sealed.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer in the dish.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the cream cheese mixture, pinching the seams together.
- Brush the top layer with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered top layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Allow the casserole to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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