Description
Indulgent Cheesecake Croissant Buns merge French pastry finesse with creamy cheesecake magic, creating a luxurious breakfast or dessert sensation. Flaky layers and rich filling promise a delightful culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough and gently separate each triangular section.
- Whip the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Generously dollop a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese filling across the center of each dough triangle.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, encasing the creamy filling inside.
- Arrange the rolled croissants snugly within the prepared baking dish.
- Craft a luxurious topping by blending melted butter with sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Drizzle the aromatic butter mixture evenly across the assembled croissant buns.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the buns transform into a rich, golden-brown hue.
- Let the baked croissants rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to cool slightly before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature helps achieve a smoother, lump-free filling for easy spreading on crescent roll dough.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richer, more decadent buns that deliver maximum flavor and creamy texture.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top after baking for added crunch and sweet caramelized edges that enhance the overall taste experience.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a similar alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 183 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg