Description
Crescent Roll Cheesecake Bars combine flaky crescent dough with creamy cheesecake filling and a cinnamon-sugar topping, delivering bakery-style indulgence with easy prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Press one can of crescent dough into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams to form a solid base.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
- Unroll second can of dough and lay it over the filling, pinching seams and edges to seal.
- Brush melted butter over the top layer. Mix 2 tbsp sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle evenly on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and set. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months—wrap slices individually.
- Warm briefly in microwave or oven for fresh-baked flavor.
- Add fruit jam or berries to the filling for variation.