Easy Crescent Cheesecake Bars
If you have never tried a crescent roll recipe then this is the place to begin. These cheesecake bars will surpass your expectations…trust me! These are the perfect hack when you need a fabulous dessert but just don’t have the time to bake from scratch. Your secret is safe with me and they will be begging you for the recipe. You can also be creative with how you top these. You may like them plain or with a caramel or chocolate drizzle to make them extra special. I added some cherries on top of mine for the fruit lovers. I hope you love these easy crescent cheesecake bars. You may also love French Dip Crescent Rolls and Crescent Roll Turkey, Egg and Cheese Bake!
You’ll Need:
8×8 Pan
Nonstick Foil
Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- splash of vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 3-4 Tablespoons sugar for sprinkling
- Cherry pie filling optional for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with nonstick foil.
- Preheat oven 350.
- Unroll the crescents and press half the can in the bottom of the pan in one layer.
- Electric mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread over the crescent layer.
- Top with the other half can of crescents in one layer.
- Brush on the melted butter.
- Sprinkle on the sugar.
- Bake until golden and puffed about 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool, chill and cut squares.
- Top with cherry filling if desired.
Adapted from Pillsbury
