Ingredients
- For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Bars:
- Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (or sheets)
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Create Base Layer: Open one tube of crescent roll dough. Unroll it carefully and press the seams together to form a single rectangular sheet. Place this sheet into the prepared pan, ensuring it covers the bottom completely.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Pour this mixture over the base layer in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Top Layer and Butter Coating: Open the second tube of crescent roll dough, press seams together, and place it gently over the cheesecake filling to form a top layer. Pour the melted butter over the top and spread it evenly using a spoon or pastry brush.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar generously over the buttered top layer.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 26-30 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Chill and Serve: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the layers to set. Slice into bars before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker cheesecake filling, you can use two packages of cream cheese.
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cheesecake filling.
- Ensure the bars are well chilled before slicing to maintain clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 21 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
