Easy Cream Cheese Crescent Bars
📜 Collection: UK | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A decadent and incredibly easy dessert made by sandwiching a rich, sweet cream cheese filling between two layers of flaky crescent roll dough, baked until golden and topped with a simple vanilla icing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 12-16 bars |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Whisk
Ingredients
Bars
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cans (8 oz each) | Crescent Rolls | Divided for top and bottom crusts |
| 2 packages (8 oz each) | Cream Cheese | Softened |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 | Egg | Separated into yolk and white |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla | Extract |
Icing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Powdered Sugar | Sifted |
| 2 tablespoons | Milk | Room temperature |
| Few drops | Vanilla | Extract |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Bottom Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13 inch dish thoroughly.
- Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish, pinching the seams together to form a solid crust.
Step 2: Filling and Top Crust
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it carefully on top, pinching the seams and sides to seal the filling completely.
- Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush it evenly over the top layer.
Step 3: Bake and Ice
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and fragrant.
- Let the dessert cool completely in the pan.
- For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and a few drops of vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled bars and let it set completely before cutting and serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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