Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls with Almond Glaze
Flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry preserves, finished with a fragrant almond glaze. This easy dessert is perfect for brunch, parties, or a comforting treat any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 4–5 fresh strawberries, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Lay them out on the lined baking sheet.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of strawberry preserves (and a few diced strawberries, if using) on top of the cheesecake filling.
- Starting from the wide end, gently roll each triangle toward the point, tucking the filling inside. Place rolls point-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.
- While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract to make the glaze. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.
- Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle almond glaze over the warm rolls. Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
- Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Notes
Chill the cheesecake filling for 10 minutes before assembling to prevent leaks. Don’t overfill the rolls to avoid spillage. For nut-free, use vanilla extract in the glaze and omit sliced almonds. Rolls can be made ahead and glazed before serving. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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