Description
These Crescent Cheesecake Bars are very straightforward to prepare, incredibly versatile and ideal for any occasion. Whether you need a treat to boost your energy in the afternoon, a delightful addition to your brunch menu or a crowd pleasing dessert these bars have got you covered. The medley of textures is simply divine from the crispy pastry, creamy filling and sweet crust. They all come together flawlessly.
Ingredients
2 cans of Pillsbury crescent rolls
2 packages of cream cheese, 8 ounces each, softened
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
3 – 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar
2 tablespoons of cinnamon
Instructions
Let’s get started by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Make sure to grease your 9 x 13 inch baking dish so that nothing sticks.
Now it’s time to lay the foundation. Take out your can of crescent rolls. Press them into the baking dish. Press the seams together firmly to create a base.
Moving on to mixing the filling, take a bowl. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract. Use a mixer to blend everything until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Next layer it up! Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll base. Make sure you cover every inch of it, with that creamy goodness.
Unroll your can of crescent rolls. Gently place them over the cream cheese layer. Crimp together any seams to seal in all that filling.
To add a crunch, mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Melt some butter. Pour it over the top of your crescent roll layer. Sprinkle generously with your cinnamon sugar mixture.
It’s time to bake our creation! Place your dish into the oven. Let it bake for around 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on it until you see that golden top and notice most of the butter has been absorbed.
There you have it—baked to perfection! Enjoy this treat once it’s ready.
After creating your masterpiece it’s best to allow it to cool on a wire rack before proceeding to cut it into squares. This will ensure that the flavors and textures have set properly resulting in a chef-d’oeuvre.
Notes
To make these gluten Crescent Cheesecake Bars you’ll need to make a few adjustments to the original recipe:
Gluten Free Crescent Rolls: Finding gluten free crescent rolls can be a bit challenging since there aren’t many brands that offer them. However you can opt for puff pastry as a substitute. It has a flaky texture and can be rolled out to fit your baking dish. Just make sure to double check the packaging for the certified gluten-free label.
Double Check your Vanilla Extract: While most vanilla extracts are naturally free of gluten it’s important to be cautious about brands that might include caramel color or other additives containing gluten. Take a moment to read the label carefully.
Remaining Ingredients: The rest of the ingredients – cream cheese, sugar, butter and cinnamon – are inherently gluten free. Nevertheless it’s always wise to scan their labels in case any sneaky additives containing gluten have made their way in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Dessert
