Description
Creamy Wisconsin cheddar and sweet apple dance together in this irresistible Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole. Warm, comforting layers blend seasonal flavors into a delightful breakfast or dessert that welcomes you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams) crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×13-inch dish with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal.
- Carefully unfurl the first crescent roll package and gently press the dough into the pan’s base, meticulously sealing all perforations to create a seamless foundation.
- Craft the luxurious cream cheese mixture by whipping the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform consistency that is free of lumps.
- Generously distribute the cream cheese mixture across the initial dough layer, ensuring an even, smooth coverage that reaches all corners of the baking dish.
- Delicately layer the second crescent roll package atop the cream cheese, methodically pressing and pinching the edges to create a complete seal and prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, creating a fragrant, sweet-spiced topping that will add depth and texture to the final dish.
- Melt the butter and tenderly drizzle it across the top layer, then liberally sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage for maximum flavor.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 30-35 minutes until the dough transforms into a rich golden brown and the interior sets completely.
- Remove from the oven and permit the casserole to cool briefly, allowing the layers to stabilize before cutting into decadent portions ready for serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for the smoothest, lump-free filling that spreads effortlessly across the crescent roll base.
- Seal all perforations in the crescent roll dough carefully to prevent filling from leaking and ensure a uniform, professional-looking dessert.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels or adding a splash of almond extract for a more complex flavor profile.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting regular crescent roll dough with gluten-free crescent roll alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg