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Sopapilla Cheesecake

A delightful dessert combining flaky pastry and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar, divided 1 cup for filling, 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 16 ounces Refrigerated Crescent Dough 2 cans
  • 0.25 cup Butter, melted
  • Honey, for serving Optional

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Unroll one can of refrigerated crescent dough and lay it in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, pinching the seams together.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, the egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough layer.
  • Step 5: Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it over the cream cheese filling, pinching the seams together.
  • Step 6: In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top layer of dough and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Step 7: Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Step 8: Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, slice into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with honey.

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. You can customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit.