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Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole is an easy-to-make, delicious dessert featuring a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling layered between two sheets of buttery crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, this dessert pairs wonderfully with fresh berries for a delightful treat perfect for gatherings or a sweet end to any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Crescent Roll Layers

  • 2 cans of crescent roll dough

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for added flavor)

Finishing

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Fresh berries or fruit topping (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Soften Cream Cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl, microwaving it for 15-20 seconds if too firm to ensure smooth mixing.
  3. Mix Sugar and Cream Cheese: Add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese and beat together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract and optional lemon juice until well combined for enhanced flavor.
  5. Incorporate Eggs: Crack the eggs one at a time into the bowl, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a homogenous filling.
  6. Fold in Sour Cream: Gently fold the sour cream into the mixture just until combined to maintain a light texture.
  7. Prepare Crescent Dough: Open and separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
  8. Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  9. Layer Bottom Dough: Arrange the first can of crescent roll triangles on the bottom of the dish, pressing seams together to form a base.
  10. Add Filling: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bottom dough layer and spread evenly for uniform coverage.
  11. Top with Dough: Cover the filling with the second can of crescent roll triangles, pressing seams to seal the top layer.
  12. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  13. Cool: Remove from oven and allow the casserole to cool for 10-15 minutes to make cutting easier.
  14. Dust with Sugar: Using a fine mesh sieve, dust the top evenly with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
  15. Serve: Cut into approximately 12 squares or rectangles and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with fresh berries or fruit topping.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is properly softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Pressing seams of crescent dough well helps prevent filling leaks during baking.
  • Letting the casserole cool slightly before cutting helps maintain clean slices.
  • Optional lemon juice adds a subtle tanginess that balances the richness of the filling.
  • Fresh berries enhance both the taste and presentation but can be omitted if not available.

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