Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Cream Cheese Squares featuring a buttery crescent roll crust layered with a smooth cream cheese filling, topped with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection. A perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Topping
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bottom Layer: Roll out one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a uniform base.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup of white sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll dough layer in the pan, ensuring full coverage.
- Add Top Dough Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing gently to cover the filling completely.
- Apply Butter Layer: Pour the melted margarine or butter evenly over the top dough layer to add moisture and help the topping stick.
- Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar, then sprinkle this mixture generously over the melted butter on top.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool: Remove the baked squares from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack to room temperature for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the cooled dessert into 12 squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious cream cheese squares!
Notes
- You can substitute margarine with butter for a richer flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a twist, try adding a small amount of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature based on your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
