Description
This Raspberry Cheesecake Crescent Ring is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling and sweet raspberry pie filling wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, baked to golden perfection and topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Dough and Filling
- 2 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (21-ounce) can raspberry pie filling
Glaze
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Arrange Crescent Rolls: On the prepared sheet pan, lay out the refrigerated crescent rolls, overlapping the thick ends of the triangular dough pieces. Shape them into a large oval in the center with points fanning outward like a sunburst pattern.
- Spread Fillings: Evenly spread the prepared cheesecake filling over the thick parts of the crescent rolls. Then, spoon the raspberry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer, covering it generously.
- Fold Dough Points: Carefully fold the pointed ends of the dough triangles over the fillings and tuck them under the opposite edge of the dough to enclose the filling within the ring.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 23-26 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the pastry cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes to set the filling and make it easier to handle.
- Prepare Glaze: While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until you achieve a slightly runny glaze consistency perfect for drizzling.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the slightly cooled crescent ring. Slice into wedges and serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth filling without lumps.
- Resting the pastry slightly before glazing helps prevent the glaze from melting off.
- You can substitute raspberry pie filling with your favorite berry or fruit jam for variety.
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle some fresh raspberries or lemon zest over the glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Raspberry Cheesecake Crescent Ring, Raspberry Dessert, Cheesecake Crescent Rolls, Easy Dessert Recipe, Crescent Roll Dessert
