Description
Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful dessert that combines flaky pastry with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for brunch, parties, or satisfying a sweet craving, these rolls are easy to make and customizable with your favorite flavors. As they bake, the warm aroma fills your kitchen, making them impossible to resist. Serve them warm with a light drizzle of powdered sugar glaze for an unforgettable treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until smooth.
- Unroll crescent roll dough on a floured surface and separate triangles.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll tightly from wide end to pointy end.
- Place rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with a little milk until drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings by adding chocolate chips or fruit preserves for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven for crispiness.