Description
Indulge in these decadent Cream Cheese Squares made with layers of creamy cheese filling and flaky crescent roll dough. A simple yet irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crescent Roll Layers:
- 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the base: Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough.
- Add the top layer: Unroll the second can of crescent dough on top of the cream cheese.
- Drizzle with butter: Pour melted butter over the top layer.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and refrigerate: Cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Enhance with fruit preserves or lemon zest for added flavor.
- Tastes best when chilled overnight.