Description
Sweet cream cheese meets flaky crescent rolls in this irresistible breakfast casserole straight from Southern kitchens. Maple syrup and vanilla enhance rich cream cheese, creating a simple yet luxurious morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Butter and Topping:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C) and applying a light layer of grease to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Carefully spread the first crescent roll dough across the bottom of the dish, meticulously pressing to eliminate any visible gaps or seams.
- Create a luxurious filling by whisking cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the first layer of dough, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer the second crescent roll dough atop the cream cheese, paying careful attention to seal the edges completely.
- Drizzle melted butter generously over the entire surface of the assembled casserole.
- Combine remaining sugar with ground cinnamon, then liberally dust the buttered top with the sweet, aromatic mixture.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation of the dough and a firm, set filling.
- Allow the casserole to cool briefly, permitting the layers to settle and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Prep this sweet treat quickly with just two cans of crescent roll dough and basic pantry ingredients for an effortless dessert.
- Seal the crescent roll seams tightly to create a smooth, even base that prevents filling from leaking during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, lump-free filling that spreads easily across the dough.
- Don’t skip letting the casserole cool slightly, as this helps the cream cheese filling set and makes cutting into neat squares easier.
- Transform basic crescent rolls into an indulgent dessert that tastes like a cross between cheesecake and cinnamon coffee cake.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covering tightly to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg