Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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9
servings
16 unit

Cream Cheese

softened

1.5 cup

Sugar

divided

1 tsp

Vanilla

16 unit

Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls

unrolled

0.25 cup

Butter

melted

1 tbsp

Cinnamon

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~2 min

Lightly coat a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~2 min

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~2 min

Unroll one package of crescent rolls, being careful not to separate the rolls.

Step 5
~2 min

Place the dough in the bottom of the prepared baking pan, pressing the perforations together to seal.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~2 min

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 7
~2 min

Unroll the second package of crescent rolls, again being careful not to separate the rolls.

Step 8
~2 min

Press the perforations together to seal, and place the dough on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Step 9
~2 min

Crimp the edges of the dough to seal the filling inside.

Step 10
~2 min

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the dough.

Step 11
~2 min

In a small bowl, stir together the remaining sugar and cinnamon.

Step 12
~2 min

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the dough.

Step 13
~2 min

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 14
~2 min

Cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter.

Add a layer of fruit preserves between the cream cheese and top layer of dough.

Dust with powdered sugar after baking for a more elegant presentation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Serve with fresh fruit.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican hot chocolate
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

A fusion dessert blending American cheesecake with Mexican sopapillas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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