Cherry Cheesecake Crescent Muffins: Easy Indulgence at Home
This Cherry Cheesecake Crescent Muffins recipe combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the delightful taste of cherries, all wrapped in a flaky crescent roll.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out crescent dough and cut it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of cherry filling on each triangle.
- Roll up the dough and place it on a baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Consider adding a drizzle of chocolate on top for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake, Muffins, Crescent Rolls, Dessert Recipe