Description
Cranberry Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and tangy whole berry cranberry sauce. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive snack, these golden rolls are baked until puffed and golden brown, offering a perfect balance of creamy and fruity flavors.
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
Topping
- Granulated sugar, for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the rolls evenly.
- Prepare the 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 a whisk to mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Separate crescent rolls: Open the refrigerated crescent roll package and carefully separate the dough along the pre-scored seams into individual triangles.
- Assemble the rolls: Place a triangle of dough on a clean surface with the wider end facing you. Spread a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture across the top third of the triangle, closest to you. Then, add a line of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of the cream cheese spread.
- Roll the dough: Starting with the wide end closest to you, roll the dough forward into a spiral, encasing the filling inside. Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and fillings.
- Optional topping: If desired, gently sprinkle granulated sugar over the tops of the rolls for added sweetness and texture.
- Bake the rolls: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool and serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for texture; however, homemade cranberry sauce can be substituted if preferred.
- If you don’t have granulated sugar for dusting, you can use coarse sugar or omit it entirely.
- For a twist, you can drizzle the baked rolls with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
