Description
This Sopapilla Cheesecake recipe is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake layered between buttery crescent roll dough, topped with a cinnamon-sugar blend. It bakes into a golden, flaky dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Crescent Dough
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Bottom Dough: Open one tube of crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the bottom of the baking dish, making sure to pinch the seams together so the dough forms a solid crust.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom layer of crescent dough in the baking dish.
- Top with Second Dough Layer: Open the second tube of crescent roll dough and unroll it over the cheesecake filling. Pinch the seams together to create a sealed top layer.
- Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the melted butter evenly over the top crescent dough layer. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top dough is golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the sopapilla cheesecake to cool before slicing into 12 servings. Enjoy this warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the crescent roll dough with puff pastry for a different texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice or zest into the cheesecake filling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy warm.
