Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
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Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
Description
This recipe uses refrigerated crescent roll dough as the base, spread with a smooth blend of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. After adding a layer of strawberry jam and fresh diced strawberries, each triangle is carefully rolled with the filling secured to bake into golden, tender rolls. The combination of the rich cream cheese mixture with sweet jam and fresh fruit produces a balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors.
When baked at 350°F for 15 minutes, the crescent rolls develop a light, flaky exterior while maintaining a soft interior enriched by the melting cream cheese and warm strawberry layers. Letting them cool briefly before dusting with powdered sugar adds a final touch of sweetness and presentation appeal.
They are best served warm and can be complemented by ice cream or whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience. The recipe provides a straightforward method to create a sweet pastry using accessible ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 8 crescent rolls refrigerated
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- ½ cup strawberry diced, fresh
- powdered sugar additional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Dice strawberries into small pieces.
- Lay out crescent roll dough triangles on a baking sheet
- Spoon about one tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto each triangle and spread evenly.
- Next, spoon about a teaspoon of jam onto each triangle and carefully spread on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Then spoon about a tablespoon of diced strawberries onto the large end of the triangle.
- Starting at the large end, gently roll each triangle all the down to the tip.
- Make sure the small triangle tip is on the top of the roll.
- Bake for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar
- Then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese quickly by microwaving it on a plate for 10 seconds.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version if desired.
- Brushing the rolls with melted butter before baking adds richness and a golden color.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for dessert.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8crescent rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1roll | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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