Description
Rich French Croissant Cheesecake Bars blend the flaky goodness of croissants with creamy cheesecake in a delightful dessert. Crumbling buttery croissants into a smooth cheesecake base creates a delectable treat that brings a touch of Parisian charm to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Supporting Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Finishing/Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with light grease or parchment paper.
- Unroll one crescent roll can, pressing the dough into the bottom of the dish and pinching seams together to create a solid base.
- Beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until completely smooth.
- Blend 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the first dough layer using a spatula.
- Carefully unroll the second crescent roll can over the filling, sealing all edges and covering the entire surface.
- Drizzle ½ cup melted butter uniformly across the top crust.
- Combine ¼ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the buttered surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and slightly puffy.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to achieve cleaner slices and a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Let crescent roll dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before unrolling to prevent tearing and make handling easier.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened to create a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts for neat, clean slices of the cheesecake bars.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent roll dough with a gluten-free puff pastry or a gluten-free pie crust alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg