Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole
A delicious casserole that combines flaky crescent rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 2 cans crescent rolls
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 piece egg
- ½ cup powdered sugar for lemon drizzle
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for lemon drizzle
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assembly
- Unroll one can of crescent rolls and lay half of them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, pressing seams together.
- In a bowl, blend the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the layer of crescent rolls.
- Unroll the remaining crescent rolls and cover the filling layer, pressing seams together.
Baking
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Finishing Touches
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a glaze.
- Allow the casserole to cool before slicing it into squares.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the casserole before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the filling and ensure to preheat the oven. You can add fruits or spices to customize the flavors.