Description
Flaky crescent roll pastry filled with sweet cream cheese, baked golden — an easy, elegant treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
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2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Unroll one can of crescent dough and press evenly into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams.
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In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, white sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough layer.
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Unroll second can of dough and lay over the cream cheese filling, sealing edges.
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Brush the top with melted butter.
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.
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Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze after baking.
- Lemon juice brightens the cream cheese flavor — adjust to taste.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American