Description
This easy, no-fuss cheesecake features layers of buttery crescent dough sheets topped with cinnamon sugar, encasing a rich and creamy cheesecake filling. No cracking, no water bath—just a perfectly sweet, crowd-pleasing dessert. Top with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk for an extra indulgent treat!
Ingredients
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Crescent Dough & Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury crescent dough sheets
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Optional: Sliced strawberries and sweetened condensed milk for topping
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Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth (use a hand mixer for best results).
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Assemble Bottom Crust:
- Roll out one can of crescent dough to fit the baking dish and press it evenly into the bottom.
- Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon sugar over the dough.
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Add Cheesecake Filling:
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the bottom crust, spreading evenly.
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Top with Second Crescent Dough Layer:
- Gently place the second sheet of crescent dough over the cheesecake filling. It’s okay if it’s not perfect.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
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Bake:
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Chill:
- Let cool for about 1 hour, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight for best results).
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Serve:
- Slice into squares and serve chilled. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and top with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- This cheesecake is even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead dessert!
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg