Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Made With Crescent Rolls
If you love coffee cake, you’re going to love this cream cheese coffee cake made with crescent rolls. With its flaky crust, sweet cream cheese filling, and cinnamon sugar topping, it’s the perfect breakfast or dessert treat. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cans of crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 2 packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted butter.
4. Roll out one can of crescent rolls on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Press the seams together to make a solid crust.
5. Spread the cream cheese filling over the crescent roll crust.
6. Roll out the second can of crescent rolls on top of the cream cheese filling. Press the seams together to make a solid crust.
7. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the top of the crescent roll crust.
8. Mix 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon together and sprinkle over the top of the cake.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
Variations
If you want to switch up the flavors of this cream cheese coffee cake made with crescent rolls, there are a few variations you can try:
- Swap out the cinnamon sugar topping for a streusel topping made with brown sugar, flour, and butter.
- Add a layer of sliced apples or other fruit on top of the cream cheese filling before adding the second layer of crescent rolls.
- Use chocolate chips or chopped nuts in the filling or topping for a different texture.
Conclusion
This cream cheese coffee cake made with crescent rolls is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time of day. With its flaky crust, sweet cream cheese filling, and cinnamon sugar topping, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try and see for yourself!