Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar:
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Bars:
Two 8-oz tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets
16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar in the bottom.
Layer the crust: Unroll one tube of crescent dough and press seams together. Lay it in the pan.
Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over crust and spread evenly.
Add top crust: Unroll the second tube, seal seams, and lay over the filling.
Top with butter & sugar: Pour melted butter over top. Spread evenly and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
Bake for 26–30 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate until chilled.
Cut and serve: Slice into bars and enjoy cold or room temp.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins + chill time
Yield: 12–16 bars
Calories: ~300 per bar