Description
Sweet Southern comfort meets delightful crescent roll cheesecake casserole, blending creamy richness with buttery pastry layers. Effortless dessert magic delivers pure indulgence that will make guests swoon and savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 (8 ounces/226 grams) blocks cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to ensure easy release.
- Carefully unroll the first package of crescent roll dough, pressing it firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish, meticulously sealing all seams to create a uniform base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and well-integrated.
- Distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the initial crescent roll foundation, creating a smooth, consistent layer that covers the entire surface.
- Gently unfurl the second package of crescent roll dough over the cream cheese filling, delicately pinching together the edges to form a seamless top crust.
- Melt butter and generously brush across the surface, then liberally dust the entire top with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend for added texture and flavor.
- Position the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and crisp edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, enabling the layers to set and stabilize before slicing into delectable squares.
- For an optional finishing touch, drizzle with a light honey glaze just before serving to enhance the dessert’s natural sweetness.
Notes
- Remove cream cheese from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before preparing to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Substitute regular crescent roll dough with gluten-free crescent roll options or make your own gluten-free pastry dough for celiac-friendly version.
- Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake directly from the cold state, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time for perfect results.
- Try different extracts like almond or orange in the cream cheese filling to create unique taste profiles and surprise your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg