Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Crescents are a delightful dessert featuring creamy sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection with a buttery, sugary topping, they offer a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and buttery flavors in a convenient handheld treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles for filling.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fill dough: Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto each crescent roll triangle, leaving a small border around the edges for rolling.
- Add strawberries and lemon: Sprinkle diced fresh strawberries over the cream cheese and drizzle each with lemon juice to add brightness and slight tartness.
- Roll crescents: Carefully roll the crescent rolls from the wide end to the tip to secure the filling inside, shaping into crescents.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolled crescents onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle granulated sugar evenly for a crispy, sweet crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown and the filling is bubbling slightly, signaling doneness.
- Cool and serve: Allow the crescents to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with extra fresh strawberries for an appealing presentation and additional fresh flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Keep a small border unfilled on the dough triangles to avoid filling leakage during baking.
- You can substitute lemon juice with orange juice for a different citrus note.
- These crescents are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated gently if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
