Description
Indulge in these delightful Cream Cheese Squares for a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of creamy cheese filling sandwiched between flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection, make for a simple yet scrumptious dessert.
Ingredients
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Crescent Dough:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the base: Press one can of crescent roll dough into the bottom of the dish.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough.
- Add the top layer: Place the second can of dough over the cream cheese.
- Top with butter: Pour melted butter over the top layer.
- Add topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Chill for enhanced flavor.
- Try with fruit jam for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
