Description
These Cheesecake Croissant Buns combine the buttery flakiness of crescent rolls with a creamy, sweet cheesecake filling. Topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust, they are a quick and delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These buns are easy to make and packed with delicious flavor, making them a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Spread cream cheese mixture onto each crescent roll triangle.
- Roll up each triangle and place on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush each rolled-up crescent with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can drizzle a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the buns once they’re cooled slightly.
- If you want a thicker cream cheese filling, feel free to add more cream cheese, but adjust the sugar accordingly.
- These buns are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for the full, warm flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes