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Creamy Crescent Cheesecake Delight

A luscious dessert featuring warm crescent roll dough and a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crescent Roll Base
  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Toppings
  • to taste fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
  • to taste whipped cream (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, pinching the seams together.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth.
  2. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until fully integrated.
  4. Gently fold the sour cream into the cheesecake batter until smooth.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crescent roll base, spreading it evenly.
  2. Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough and place it over the filling, pinching the seams to seal.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  4. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Serving
  1. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, garnishing with fresh berries and optional whipped cream.

Notes

If you have leftovers, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions.