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Flaky Cheesecake Crescent Casserole

A buttery, flaky crescent-layered cheesecake casserole with a silky cream cheese center and cinnamon-sugar topping — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Assembly
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Press one sheet of crescent dough into the bottom of the dish.
  3. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
  5. Top with the second crescent sheet and brush with melted butter.
  6. Mix cinnamon with remaining sugar and sprinkle on top.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with coffee or tea.