Description
Cranberry Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful blend of creamy sweetened cream cheese and tart whole berry cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection. These easy-to-make rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 (8 oz) package refrigerated crescent rolls
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Optional
- Granulated sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s ready for the rolls.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Separate Dough: Open the refrigerated crescent rolls package and separate the dough along the perforated seams into individual triangles.
- Add Filling: Place each dough triangle on your work surface with the wider end facing you. Spread a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture across the top third closest to you, then add a line of cranberry sauce on top.
- Roll the Dough: Starting with the end closest to you, roll the dough forward into a spiral, enclosing the filling inside. Place the rolled dough seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining dough triangles.
- Optional Sugar Dusting: If desired, sprinkle granulated sugar lightly over the rolls for added sweetness and a slight crunch on top.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Crescent rolls can be substituted with puff pastry sheets if preferred.
- For extra festive flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of icing glaze for added sweetness.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
