Description
Flaky crescent roll pastry filled with sweet cream cheese, baked golden — an easy, elegant treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Unroll one can of crescent dough and press evenly into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams.
In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, white sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough layer.
Unroll second can of dough and lay over the cream cheese filling, sealing edges.
Brush the top with melted butter.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.
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