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Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Irresistibly Flaky Cheesecake Crescent Rolls to Savor

Delight in these Cheesecake Crescent Rolls, a magical blend of flaky dough and creamy cheesecake filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 tube Crescent Rolls Or puff pastry for a different texture.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative.
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp Butter Melted, for brushing.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon For sprinkling over the rolls.
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix with milk or cream for drizzling.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • hand mixer
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling by softening cream cheese and mixing with sugar until smooth.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough into triangles with the wide end facing you.
  3. Assemble the rolls by placing cream cheese mixture on the wide end and rolling tightly.
  4. Chill the assembled rolls covered in plastic wrap for up to 12 hours if desired.
  5. Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Optional: Drizzle with a glaze of powdered sugar mixed with milk or cream after cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months. Reheat in a preheated oven to restore flakiness.

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