This treat is like a cross between Cranberry Cheesecake and a cheese danish with crescent rolls. It is a perfect Holiday side dish or dessert.
If you are a fan of cranberry cheesecake but do not want to take the time to break out the springform pan and build the crust etc, then this is the recipe for you. After all, the holidays are busy enough, so make something simple and delicious.
Did you know that cranberry sauce in the United States is most commonly eaten on Thanksgiving? Also, only 5% of the actual fruit is ever eaten- the rest is turned into cranberry sauce! Learn more about cranberries here.
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What We Love About This Cranberry Cheesecake Crescents Recipe
A cream cheese crescent roll is the perfect dish to serve at your next holiday event. They are so delicious and easy to make and they work both as a dessert and an appetizer!
- Less Than 30 Minutes: Since most of the work is already done, they only take a few minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or the fridge, these are such simple ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Warm, sweet and creamy they are gret to begin or end the meal.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-calorie or gluten-free.
Ingredient Notes for Cranberry Cheesecake Recipes
- Cream Cheese: Make sure it is soft, leave it out the night before so that it is room temperature and combines and spreads well.
- Powdered Sugar: A sugar alternative can be of use here.
- Cranberry Sauce: Make your own fresh cranberry sauce or use store bought, any brand will work.
- Crescent Rolls: One 8 count package, slice into 8 of the dough. gluten-free will work too.
- Butter: Again a diary substitute can be used here. Melt.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar for the top.
Equipment Needed for Appetizers with Crescent Rolls
How to Make Cranberry Cheesecake Crescents
These are the basic steps for making Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, cook time and nutrition facts.
STEP 1: PREP
First, preheat your oven and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Then in a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer until smooth and cheesecake batter is well combined.
STEP 2: FOLD
Next, pour in the cranberry sauce and fold into the cheese mixture.
STEP 3: UNROLL
Then, unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles, use a knife if necessary..Spoon a thin layer of the cranberry mixture over the top of each triangle.Roll up the dough and place each crescent roll on the prepared baking sheet.
STEP 4: BRUSH
Finally, brush the crescent rolls with melted butter and top with sugar.Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Prep and Storage Tips for Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Assemble the crescent rolls with cream cheese as instructed and place them, unbaked, in the refrigerator cover with aluminum foil for up to three days. Bake when you’re ready to eat them so you save prep time later.
HOW TO SERVE RECIPE
Crescent rolls with cream cheese can be served at room temperature, but they taste really great when warmed up in the oven.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
To freeze, let the crescent roll dessert cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. The rolls can stay frozen for up to three months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
You can reheat cranberry crescent rolls by placing them in the oven at medium heat for a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of the ingredients in this recipe are generally gluten free. You can always buy crescent rolls that are labeled gluten free as well! Low fat, low sugar or sugar free versions of the ingredients can also be great in this recipe.
Yes! You can substitute the cranberry sauce for blueberry, strawberry, or another jam.
Indeed, simply double all of the ingredients required and have an extra baking sheet on hand.
It is not recommended to use puff pastry in place of the crescent rolls for the texture and taste of the recipe will be altered and the juices might escape..
Expert Tips for Making This Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Recipe
- Great for Other Holidays: By substituting the cranberry for other flavors, this crescent roll dessert can be made for many holidays such as Christmas!
- Substitute: If you don’t have crescent rolls you can use biscuit dough instead by rolling it flat with a rolling pin and cutting out the triangles.
- Herbs: Top this recipe with rosemary a little sea salt or thyme for an extra added taste!
- Top: Top with a little powdered sugar and fresh orange zest. Drizzle or swirl with a little white chocolate and graham cracker crumbs to remind people of a graham cracker crust of a cake.
What to Serve with Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
- Stabilized Whipped Cream
- Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
- Blueberry Cream Pie
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Cranberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 8- count package crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the cranberry sauce.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
- Spread a thin layer of the cranberry mixture over the top of each triangle.
- Roll up the dough and place each crescent roll on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the crescent rolls with butter and top with sugar.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
Expert Tips
- Great for Other Holidays: By substituting the cranberry for other flavors, this crescent roll dessert can be made for many holidays such as Christmas!
- Substitute: If you don’t have crescent rolls you can use biscuit dough instead by rolling it flat with a rolling pin and cutting out the triangles.
- Herbs: Top this recipe with rosemary a little sea salt or thyme for an extra added taste!
- Top: Top with a little powdered sugar and fresh orange zest. Drizzle or swirl with a little white chocolate and graham cracker crumbs to remind people of a graham cracker crust of a cake.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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