Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Description
The Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe features crescent roll dough spread with whipped cream cheese, brushed with melted butter, and spiced with a cinnamon and sugar mixture before being rolled up and baked. This process creates a tender, flaky roll with a creamy filling and a cinnamon-spiced crust. After baking, a glaze made from powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk is drizzled on top, adding a smooth, sweet layer that complements the cinnamon flavor. The result is a warm, sweet pastry with a mix of textures from flaky dough to soft cream cheese and smooth glaze.
Baking at 350°F for 11-12 minutes ensures the rolls are cooked through yet soft inside, with lightly browned edges. The cinnamon sugar adds a subtle crunch and spice that balances the richness of the butter and cream cheese. These rolls can be served warm for a comforting treat during breakfast or coffee breaks.
Ingredients
Crescent Roll
- 8 oz crescent rolls Pillsbury brand
- 1 tub cream cheese whipped
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Begin by rolling out your crescent rolls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Add a thin layer of whipped cream cheese onto each crescent roll.
- Brush melted butter onto each roll.
- Add as much cinnamon/sugar mixture {1/2 cup sugar, 1 TB cinnamon} as you'd like. To me - the more, the better!
- Roll up each crescent roll starting with the wide side.
- Bake at 350 for 11-12 minutes.
- Make glaze by combining the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla and milk and pour over the top of the warm crescent rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.