Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Crust:
   • Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
   • Pinch the seams together to seal.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
   • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the layer of crescent roll dough in the baking dish.
4. Top the Cheesecake Filling:
   • Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cream cheese filling, pinching the seams together to seal.
5. Add the Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
   • Pour the mixture evenly over the top layer of crescent roll dough.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.
   • Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
7. Serve:
   • Once chilled, slice into bars and serve.

Enjoy your cinnamon sugar cheesecake bars, which combine the rich and creamy texture of cheesecake with a delightful cinnamon sugar topping!