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This Crescent Roll Cheesecake Casserole is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and buttery crescent rolls. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to make. With layers of sweetened cream cheese nestled between flaky pastry, topped with cinnamon sugar, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Let’s dive into this simple yet decadent recipe!
Crescent Roll Cheesecake Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cans 8 oz each crescent rolls
- 2 packages 8 oz each, softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press it into the bottom of a baking dish to form a crust.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it over the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the melted butter over the top layer of crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make Crescent Roll Cheesecake Casserole
Crescent rolls: These form the flaky, buttery crust and top layer, creating a perfect base and delicious contrast to the creamy filling.
Cream cheese: Provides the rich, tangy, and smooth filling, essential for the cheesecake texture and flavor.
Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese mixture, balancing the tanginess and enhancing the overall taste of the dessert.
Vanilla extract: Adds a warm, aromatic flavor to the cream cheese mixture, making the filling more flavorful and inviting.
Melted butter: Poured over the top layer, it helps achieve a golden, crispy finish and adds richness to the dessert.
Cinnamon sugar: Sprinkled on top, it gives a sweet, spicy touch, enhancing the flavor and adding a beautiful, caramelized finish.
Tools and Instruments Required
- Baking dish: Holds the layers of crescent rolls and cream cheese mixture while baking.
- Mixing bowl: Combines cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract into a smooth filling.
- Hand mixer: Ensures the cream cheese mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Measuring cups: Accurately measures ingredients like sugar, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Spatula: Spreads the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust.
- Oven: Bakes the casserole to a golden brown perfection.
Crescent Roll Cheesecake Casserole
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
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Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans Crescent rolls 8 oz each
- 2 packages Cream cheese 8 oz each, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Melted butter
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press it into the bottom of a baking dish to form a crust.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it over the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the melted butter over the top layer of crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake casserole as per the recipe up to the baking step.
- Cover the unbaked casserole tightly with plastic wrap.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, remove from the fridge, uncover, and bake as directed.
Freezing Instructions
- Bake the cheesecake casserole as per the recipe.
- Allow it to cool completely.
- Wrap the entire dish tightly with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil.
- Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight, then warm in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
For an extra twist, try adding a layer of crushed graham crackers between the cream cheese mixture and the top crescent roll layer. It adds a delightful crunch and a hint of graham flavor.
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