Description
Indulge in the heavenly fusion of flaky crescent rolls and creamy cheesecake filling with these Cheesecake Crescent Rolls. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat, every bite offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and customizable with seasonal ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (mix of 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Unroll crescent roll dough into triangles; place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end to the pointy end.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over each roll before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an even richer flavor, substitute mascarpone for cream cheese. Add chocolate chips or fresh fruit to the filling for variations. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.