Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are delicious, buttery rolls stuffed with a sweet and tangy filling that will have you coming back for more.
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These strawberry cream cheese crescent rolls were inspired by our Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers. Made with crescent rolls instead of phyllo dough, we get incredible results that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
From the flaky buttery shells to the strawberry cream cheese filling, these Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are something you'll want on your menu more often.
We use crescent rolls for savory Crack Chicken Bombs and sweet Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danishes as well as Apple Pie Bites, but you really can't beat that incredible strawberry and cream cheese combination.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- They're easy to make. These Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are just as easy as you'd normally make them but with one or two small added steps. They require even less effort than making Mini Pigs in a Blanket!
- They're not too sweet. The tangy cream cheese and buttery rolls help to cut down on the sweetness from the jam making this recipe a perfect balance of flavors and not overpoweringly sweet. You can even use Sugar Free Strawberry Jam if you want to reduce the sugars.
- They're frugal and seasonal. Strawberries in spring, blueberries in summer, this recipe can easily be switched up with new jam flavors for seasonal variations all year long. I recommend trying my Sugar Free Blueberry Jam. Yum!
🛒 Ingredients
Crescent rolls- You can use any variety or brand of crescent rolls, but you'll need the ones from the cans in the grocery store's chilled section (found next to canned biscuits). If you buy extras, don't forget to try our Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs and Air Fried Oreo Cookies.
Strawberry jam- Use your favorite brand of strawberry jam or swap it out for a different flavor if desired. Check out How to Make Strawberry Jam (for Canning) if you want to use homemade!
Cream cheese- You'll need some cream cheese for the filling, but it's okay if it isn't softened. (This is the total opposite of what we normally say. Especially in recipes like Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce and Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka). Brick cream cheese is easier to cut into pieces when chilled.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand crescent rolls: They taste the same as name-brand dough but cost noticeably less.
Save leftover cream cheese: Cut the block into cubes, freeze the extras, and use later for other crescent roll recipes or dips.
Swap flavors seasonally: Use whatever jam is already in your fridge (peach, raspberry, blueberry) to avoid buying new ingredients.
🥄 Instructions for Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
Step 2: Open the crescent rolls and unroll all of them so that none are sticking together.
Step 3: Place about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the center of the large end of each triangle.
Step 4: Take the cream cheese and cube it into 8 equal-sized pieces. Place each cube onto the jam.
Step 5: Take that large side of the triangle and roll it over to the narrow side.
Step 6: Repeat until all have been rolled.
Step 7: Place crescents on a baking sheet.
Step 8: Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 9: Let cool on the sheet for a minute or two before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Step 10: Add your glaze ingredients to a small bowl.
Step 11: Whisk until smooth.
Step 12: Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the rolls.
Step 13: Let set for 5 minutes before eating. The filling will be VERY hot when fresh out of the oven.
Serve and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Different fillings, same results. Jam, jelly, or preserves will all work the same in this recipe. Use store-bought or homemade, and you're sure to enjoy the results.
- Seal the edges! Just make sure to get a good crimp on the edges so it doesn't leak out as it bakes. Similar to making a Small Batch of Cinnamon Rolls, you have to crimp the dough to keep the filling inside.
❄️ Storage and Reheating
Storage:
Keep baked Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. For freezing, freeze cooled rolls on a baking sheet for 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add icing after reheating for best texture.
Reheating:
Microwave individual rolls for 15-25 seconds until warm. Avoid overheating, filling gets hot quickly.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve these sweet crescent rolls with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a simple smoothie for a light breakfast. They also pair nicely with scrambled eggs, bacon, or a warm drink like coffee or hot chocolate.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Crescent rolls are much more bread-like than croissants. While the names may imply some similarity, croissants are a laminated dough with loads of butter in between, helping to make them light and fluffy when baked. The crescent dough is just thinly rolled dough.
If you're in a pinch and don't have any crescent dough on hand, you can use puff pastry. Just slice into squares, add the filling, fold, crimp the edges, and bake.
Yes, according to Pillsbury, you can open the cans of crescent roll dough up to 2 hours in advance. This means you can prepare these breakfast rolls up to 2 hours in advance (keep them in the fridge) and bake them when ready.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 count) refrigerated crescent rolls - ($1.98)
- 4 tablespoons strawberry jam - ($0.40)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened - ($0.47)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar - ($0.36)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.01)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk - ($0.01)
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Assemble. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam at the wide end of each triangle. Cut the cream cheese into 8 equal cubes and place one cube on top of the jam. Roll from the wide end toward the tip.
- Bake. Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze. Whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the rolls.
- Set and serve. Let the glaze set for 5 minutes before serving. Filling will be very hot.
Notes
- Recipe Tips. Jam, jelly, or preserves all work. Crimp edges slightly to help prevent leaks.
- Storage. Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Texture may soften over time.
- Freezing. Freeze cooled rolls on a baking sheet for 1 hour, then store airtight for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
- Reheating. Microwave in 15 second intervals until warm, usually 15 to 25 seconds.
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