Cream Cheese Squares
These Cream Cheese Squares are a creamy, sweet dessert made with flaky crescent roll dough and a smooth vanilla cream cheese filling, topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 oz each
- 2 packages cream cheese softened, 8 oz each
- 1.25 cups white sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup margarine melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over dough.
- Unroll second can of crescent dough and lay over the cream cheese layer without pressing down.
- Pour melted margarine over the top layer. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crisp. Cool before cutting into 24 squares.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Cool completely before slicing for the best texture. Try adding berries or a caramel drizzle for an elegant twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Fat: 14g