Description
Sweet Southern comfort meets breakfast bliss with Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole, a delightful morning treat that blends creamy cheese filling and flaky pastry. Breakfast lovers will savor each golden, indulgent bite of this irresistible morning classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 2 8-ounce (226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar (for topping)
Flavoring and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Unroll the first package of crescent rolls and carefully spread them across the entire bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and uniform, with no visible lumps.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of crescent rolls, creating a smooth, consistent surface.
- Unroll the second package of crescent rolls and delicately layer them on top of the cream cheese filling, stretching to cover completely.
- Drizzle melted butter across the entire top surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend over the buttered layer, creating a sweet and aromatic topping.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and slightly puffed appearance.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into squares and serve warm for the most delightful texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier spreading.
- Gently press crescent roll dough to create an even layer without tearing or stretching too much.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and preventing the casserole from sticking to the baking dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar quantity to cut down on calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg