Description
Cheesecake crescents are a delicious and easy dessert combining flaky crescent rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling. They are a perfect treat for any occasion, offering a sweet and buttery bite.
Ingredients
- Crescent roll dough
- Cream cheese, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Egg (optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese filling at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough around the filling, starting from the wide end, to form a crescent shape.
- Place the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, brush the tops with a beaten egg or milk for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the crescents cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a golden-brown finish, you can brush the crescents with egg wash before baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings, such as chocolate-hazelnut spread or fruit.
- If you prefer a savory option, try filling with spinach and feta or sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, crescent rolls, dessert, easy recipe, baking, cream cheese, sweet treat