Description
These Heavenly Crescent Roll Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy, and dangerously addictive, featuring buttery layers of crescent roll dough and a delicious cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for crust
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar for filling
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2% recommended)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for garnish (optional)
- Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and lay the triangles flat in the bottom of the prepared dish, pressing together at the seams.
- Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and layer on top, pressing the seams together.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, then mix in the egg, vanilla, and milk until combined.
- If desired, add the cinnamon and mix well.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the crescent dough and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until edges are golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool on a wire rack for 30 to 60 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours.
- Cut into 12 to 16 bars and serve with optional garnishes.
Notes
Chilling is essential for the structure of the bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, bars, crescent roll, easy dessert