Description
Sweet dreams come alive with classic cream cheese bars, blending creamy richness and buttery graham cracker crust into a delightful dessert. Smooth, tangy layers promise pure indulgence you’ll savor down to the last delectable crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 16 ounces (454 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough sheets (two 8-ounce cans)
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) butter, melted
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, setting it aside for later use.
- Unroll the first crescent roll dough, carefully sealing all seams to form a seamless sheet. Gently press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Whip the cream cheese mixture using an electric mixer, blending cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Distribute the mixture evenly across the bottom crescent layer.
- Carefully drape the second crescent dough sheet over the cream cheese filling, ensuring complete coverage without pressing down.
- Melt butter and generously brush it across the top dough layer. Liberally sprinkle the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a tantalizing golden topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns a rich golden brown and edges become crisp and slightly puffy.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then slice into 24 squares. Serve at room temperature for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap regular cream cheese for low-fat or dairy-free alternatives to create healthier versions suitable for different dietary needs.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily across the crescent dough base.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to maintain clean, precise edges and prevent the filling from oozing out during slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg