Description
Sweet and flaky cheesecake crescent rolls casserole brings comfort right to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Creamy filling nestled in buttery pastry creates irresistible harmony that beckons you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams/4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease.
- Carefully unfurl the first crescent roll dough, gently pressing it into the dish’s bottom, meticulously sealing all seam lines to create a smooth, uniform foundation.
- Craft the luxurious filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency, then distribute this creamy mixture evenly across the initial dough layer.
- Delicately drape the second crescent roll dough over the cream cheese filling, ensuring complete coverage and pinching the edges to marry the top and bottom layers seamlessly.
- Transform the surface by lavishly brushing melted butter across the entire top layer, then generously dust the buttered landscape with a harmonious blend of sugar and cinnamon.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface develops a rich, golden-brown complexion and the interior sets with a gentle firmness.
- Once removed from the oven, permit the dish to cool momentarily, letting the layers settle and flavors meld before slicing into decadent portions.
Notes
- Customize Crust: Use gluten-free crescent roll dough for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven carefully as golden-brown color indicates perfect doneness without burning the delicate pastry layers.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the entire casserole night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning for hassle-free breakfast or brunch.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with different extracts like almond or orange to add unexpected depth to the cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg