This sopapilla cheesecake is easy to make, smells great while cooking, and tastes wonderful! I take this to potluck dinners, and it always gets rave reviews.
This decadent sopapilla cheesecake recipe features a rich filling, an easy crescent roll crust, and a buttery cinnamon-laced topping that makes it impossible to resist.?
Sopapilla Cheesecake Ingredients
These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this top-rated sopapilla cheesecake recipe at home:?
- Cooking spray: Grease the baking dish with cooking spray so the crescent rolls don?t stick.?
- Cream cheese: The decadent sopapilla cheesecake filling starts with two packages of softened cream cheese.
- Sugar: You?ll need 1 ¾ cups of white sugar, divided (a cup for the filling and ¾ cup for topping).
- Vanilla: Use Mexican vanilla extract for the best results. If you can?t find it, though, plain vanilla extract is fine.??
- Crescent rolls: Packaged crescent roll dough is the convenient crust for this sopapilla cheesecake pie.?
- Butter: The rich, crumbly topping starts with a stick of room temperature butter.???
- Cinnamon: A teaspoon of ground cinnamon lends warmth and depth of flavor.?
- Honey: Drizzle honey over the finished sopapilla cheesecake for a sweet finishing touch.?
Editor?s note: The magazine version of this recipe uses 1 ½ cups sugar and ? cup butter.
How to Make Sopapilla Cheesecake
You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make sopapilla cheesecake:?
- Make the filling.?
- Roll out the crescent roll dough and press a sheet into the prepared baking dish.?
- Spread the filling over the dough, then top with the remaining dough.?
- Make the topping and dot it over the top crust.?
- Bake until the dough is golden and puffed, then drizzle with honey.?
- Let cool and cut into squares.?
How to Store Sopapilla Cheesecake
Cover the cooled sopapilla cheesecake bars tightly and store in the fridge for up to three days. Never let it sit at room temperature for more than two hours at a time.?
Can You Freeze Sopapilla Cheesecake?
Yes! Flash freeze the sopapilla cheesecake pie bars on a baking sheet for a few hours or up to overnight. Transfer the now-frozen bars to a freezer-safe container. Wrap with foil for added protection against freezer burn. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.?
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
?This is one of my favorite desserts,? says SJYanik. ?It’s quick and easy to prepare and the finished product is delicious!?
?This recipe is awesome,? raves Juan Lahera. ?Everybody loved it. Someone said that it tasted like you were eating a gooey cinnamon roll! Definitely will definitely make it again and again!?
?Made it exactly as written, just halved the ingredients since I only had one roll of crescents,? according to DaniD. ?Used a 9×9 pan and half the roll fit perfectly on bottom, the other half on top. Super delicious!?
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
- 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup honey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Unroll crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape each sheet into a 9×13-inch rectangle. Press one piece into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with remaining piece of crescent dough.
Step 4
Mash remaining 3/4 cup sugar, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until combined. Dot mixture over top of dough.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey. Cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours before cutting into 12 squares.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 481 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat15g | 76% |
Cholesterol61mg | 20% |
Sodium459mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate51g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars38g | |
Protein6g | |
Calcium35mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium52mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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- by: ZACHS_MOM
- 16 years ago
This recipe is always a crowd pleaser. In fact, my son requested that I make this for his 16th birthday last week, and his friends loved it. I use 3 packages of cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar to make the filling a little thicker. And for the cinnamon sugar mixture I use 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Using Mexican vanilla is what sets this apart, so don’t skimp on it! For our bunch, we did skip the honey because this dessert is fine without it. The refrigerated leftovers, if you have any, are awesome!
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- by: ZACHS_MOM
- 16 years ago
This recipe is always a crowd pleaser. In fact, my son requested that I make this for his 16th birthday last week, and his friends loved it. I use 3 packages of cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar to make the filling a little thicker. And for the cinnamon sugar mixture I use 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Using Mexican vanilla is what sets this apart, so don’t skimp on it! For our bunch, we did skip the honey because this dessert is fine without it. The refrigerated leftovers, if you have any, are awesome!
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- by: Maribel
- 16 years ago
Very, very delicious! The first time I made this, I thought it was just ok. One night we hung out with the neighbors and brought it over so they could try it. They absolutely loved it and were asking for the recipe. A few weeks later I was sort of craving it, so I made it and almost finished the whole thing myself! So much for my first rating, this stuff was really great!! I’ve made it 10 times within 2 months. It’s a keeper.
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- by: Maribel
- 16 years ago
Very, very delicious! The first time I made this, I thought it was just ok. One night we hung out with the neighbors and brought it over so they could try it. They absolutely loved it and were asking for the recipe. A few weeks later I was sort of craving it, so I made it and almost finished the whole thing myself! So much for my first rating, this stuff was really great!! I’ve made it 10 times within 2 months. It’s a keeper.
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- by: JUD5
- 16 years ago
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit with all. I thought the topping was a little to sweet so next time I make it, I will use 1/2 cup sugar instead of the 3/4 cup. So great for so little time and it was great warm or cold. My hubsand likes it warmed up in the microwave for about 20 sec. Thanks CandelB for a new fav at our house.
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- by: JUD5
- 16 years ago
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit with all. I thought the topping was a little to sweet so next time I make it, I will use 1/2 cup sugar instead of the 3/4 cup. So great for so little time and it was great warm or cold. My hubsand likes it warmed up in the microwave for about 20 sec. Thanks CandelB for a new fav at our house.
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- by: Lindsay Anderson
- 16 years ago
So very, very fabulous! And easy too! I made this for a church dinner and came home with an empty pan and many requests for the recipe. I only used a half cup of sugar with about a teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping, which was plenty, and I melted the butter and brushed it over the top of the dough before sprinkling on the topping. I also served it refrigerated, because I like cheesecake cold. YUM!
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- by: Holly
- 16 years ago
This dessert is so easy and so good! It makes alot of cheesecake though so next time I may cut the recipe in half for the four of us. I didn’t have any Mexican vanilla extract so I used regular pure vanilla extract instead and it worked beautifully. Prior to baking, I melted the 1/2 cup of butter and brushed it over the dough. Then sprinkled the sugar/cinnamon mixture (1/2c. sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon) over the top. Served this chilled and my husband and I both went back for seconds!
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- by: Holly
- 16 years ago
This dessert is so easy and so good! It makes alot of cheesecake though so next time I may cut the recipe in half for the four of us. I didn’t have any Mexican vanilla extract so I used regular pure vanilla extract instead and it worked beautifully. Prior to baking, I melted the 1/2 cup of butter and brushed it over the dough. Then sprinkled the sugar/cinnamon mixture (1/2c. sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon) over the top. Served this chilled and my husband and I both went back for seconds!
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- by: GAYE LYNN
- 16 years ago
THIS RECIPE IS THE GREATEST!!! IT IS EASY TO PREPARE AND FAIRLY INEXPENSIVE. I TOOK TWO 9 X 13 PANS TO WORK YESTERDAY AND IT WAS GONE IN 45 MINUTES. I GAVE OUT 15 COPIES OF THE RECIPE. MAKES THE HOUSE SMELL WONDERFUL. TODAY, COWORKERS ASKED IF I HAD PREPARED MORE FOR TODAY. GREAT RECIPE TO MAKE WITH KIDS. IF YOU LIKE SWEETS AND YOU ARE GOING TO PREPARE A RECIPE FROM THIS SITE….PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TRY THIS ONE.
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- by: GAYE LYNN
- 16 years ago
THIS RECIPE IS THE GREATEST!!! IT IS EASY TO PREPARE AND FAIRLY INEXPENSIVE. I TOOK TWO 9 X 13 PANS TO WORK YESTERDAY AND IT WAS GONE IN 45 MINUTES. I GAVE OUT 15 COPIES OF THE RECIPE. MAKES THE HOUSE SMELL WONDERFUL. TODAY, COWORKERS ASKED IF I HAD PREPARED MORE FOR TODAY. GREAT RECIPE TO MAKE WITH KIDS. IF YOU LIKE SWEETS AND YOU ARE GOING TO PREPARE A RECIPE FROM THIS SITE….PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TRY THIS ONE.
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- by: KIKI810
- 16 years ago
I have been making this recipe for years, the only difference in the recipe I use is, it doesn’t call for honey. This recipe is soooo easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. I make it for Charity bake sales and double to recipe to make several 8×8 pans that are ALWAYS the first to go at the sales. A true “go to” recipe anytime you have a gathering or function.
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- by: KIKI810
- 16 years ago
I have been making this recipe for years, the only difference in the recipe I use is, it doesn’t call for honey. This recipe is soooo easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. I make it for Charity bake sales and double to recipe to make several 8×8 pans that are ALWAYS the first to go at the sales. A true “go to” recipe anytime you have a gathering or function.
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- by: Melissa Rapoza Fragoza
- 16 years ago
Awesome, simple and affordable. I followed this recipe exactly except that I halved the recipe and used an 8×8 pan. I also used lowfat crescents and cream cheese and they were still awesome. I didn’t think they were done when I took them out because the butter/sugar mixture was really wet looking. But it dries up into a delicious crispy top. I will make these again and again. Thanks.
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- by: Melissa Rapoza Fragoza
- 16 years ago
Awesome, simple and affordable. I followed this recipe exactly except that I halved the recipe and used an 8×8 pan. I also used lowfat crescents and cream cheese and they were still awesome. I didn’t think they were done when I took them out because the butter/sugar mixture was really wet looking. But it dries up into a delicious crispy top. I will make these again and again. Thanks.
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- by: Jacquelineb
- 16 years ago
So simple and so delicious. I used light cream cheese with no problems and I used 2 tsp of cinnamon on the topping as I really like cinnamon. I brought it to a friends house who is an outstanding cook along with her “skilled at cooking” friends and everyone really liked it.
Next time, instead of vanilla, I am going to try some lemon liquor or perhaps some Frangelico, I think it would be interesting to see how it turns out. -
- by: Jacquelineb
- 16 years ago
So simple and so delicious. I used light cream cheese with no problems and I used 2 tsp of cinnamon on the topping as I really like cinnamon. I brought it to a friends house who is an outstanding cook along with her “skilled at cooking” friends and everyone really liked it.
Next time, instead of vanilla, I am going to try some lemon liquor or perhaps some Frangelico, I think it would be interesting to see how it turns out. -
- by: Alicia
- 16 years ago
I get rave reviews every time I make this. It’s super easy to make, and I’ve never had anyone complain about the taste. One modification I make is to pour the melted butter over the top and then sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of that (instead of mixing the butter with the cinnamon and sugar first). This distributes the cinnamon/sugar more evenly.
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- by: Alicia
- 16 years ago
I get rave reviews every time I make this. It’s super easy to make, and I’ve never had anyone complain about the taste. One modification I make is to pour the melted butter over the top and then sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of that (instead of mixing the butter with the cinnamon and sugar first). This distributes the cinnamon/sugar more evenly.
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- by: Judesm
- 15 years ago
I made a few changes as others have recommended. Cut the sugar that is mixed with the cream cheese in half. I couldnt imagine adding more. I also only used enough of the butter to cover the top of the cresents. I also sprinkled the sugar and a bit of cinnamon on top of that. It has a simple taste but thats what makes it so good and I wouldnt want to change that by adding anything else to this. This was great served cold!
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- by: Judesm
- 15 years ago
I made a few changes as others have recommended. Cut the sugar that is mixed with the cream cheese in half. I couldnt imagine adding more. I also only used enough of the butter to cover the top of the cresents. I also sprinkled the sugar and a bit of cinnamon on top of that. It has a simple taste but thats what makes it so good and I wouldnt want to change that by adding anything else to this. This was great served cold!
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- by: Elena
- 15 years ago
This is one of the most delicious desserts I’ve ever made. It’s so good, and so easy, that I find myself returning to it again and again, often at the request of friends and family! I usually halve the recipe and cook it in a 9×9 pan, use regular vanilla, and add sliced almonds on top. Fantastic!
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- by: Elena
- 15 years ago
This is one of the most delicious desserts I’ve ever made. It’s so good, and so easy, that I find myself returning to it again and again, often at the request of friends and family! I usually halve the recipe and cook it in a 9×9 pan, use regular vanilla, and add sliced almonds on top. Fantastic!
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- by: Sunshyngoddess
- 15 years ago
Ok. This is, undoubtedly, the most outstanding-delicious-amazing-wonderful dessert recipe I have EVER tried. Unbelievable. If you don’t rush right out and pick up the ingredients for this, you are missing out ON LIFE! I have tasted a lot of desserts, I have tried a million recipes, but I can honestly say (and my family will agree) that this is the most wonderful dessert ever. It was made by the Gods. You know how every recipe you read on Allrecipes.com has reviewers improving upon the recipe in some way? Well you won’t see that with this recipe. Nope. It would be absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to improve on this one in ANY way. It’s perfect. Sent from heaven. And in addition to the perfect flavor is the fact that it LOOKS beautiful, even if you throw the crescent rolls in sloppily (like I did). It’s also so unbelievably easy to make that I am ASHAMED I didn’t know about this sooner because it would have saved me a lot of sweat and stress while trying to throw something together for potlucks. All I can ask is that you not share the recipe with anyone. It’s so good it should be a secret!
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- by: Sunshyngoddess
- 15 years ago
Ok. This is, undoubtedly, the most outstanding-delicious-amazing-wonderful dessert recipe I have EVER tried. Unbelievable. If you don’t rush right out and pick up the ingredients for this, you are missing out ON LIFE! I have tasted a lot of desserts, I have tried a million recipes, but I can honestly say (and my family will agree) that this is the most wonderful dessert ever. It was made by the Gods. You know how every recipe you read on Allrecipes.com has reviewers improving upon the recipe in some way? Well you won’t see that with this recipe. Nope. It would be absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to improve on this one in ANY way. It’s perfect. Sent from heaven. And in addition to the perfect flavor is the fact that it LOOKS beautiful, even if you throw the crescent rolls in sloppily (like I did). It’s also so unbelievably easy to make that I am ASHAMED I didn’t know about this sooner because it would have saved me a lot of sweat and stress while trying to throw something together for potlucks. All I can ask is that you not share the recipe with anyone. It’s so good it should be a secret!
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- by: KADYKEL
- 15 years ago
I changed it a little after reading the reviews. I used three packages of crescent rolls….it made it easier for me to cover the 9 x 13 glass pan. I pressed those in. Then I mixed 3 pkgs. of cream cheese neufschatel with 1 cup of sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla. Poured that in the crust and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. rolled out the rest of the crescent rolls placed those on top. Pressed all the edges. Melted the butter poured it over, then sprinkled only 1/2 cup of sugar all over and some more cinnamon. Baked for 35 minutes then drizzled honey on it. Let it sit for an hour then cut and served. It was an absolute rave recipe with co-workers. Easy, easy, easy and I was told it was good. I never got a piece!
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- by: KADYKEL
- 15 years ago
I changed it a little after reading the reviews. I used three packages of crescent rolls….it made it easier for me to cover the 9 x 13 glass pan. I pressed those in. Then I mixed 3 pkgs. of cream cheese neufschatel with 1 cup of sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla. Poured that in the crust and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. rolled out the rest of the crescent rolls placed those on top. Pressed all the edges. Melted the butter poured it over, then sprinkled only 1/2 cup of sugar all over and some more cinnamon. Baked for 35 minutes then drizzled honey on it. Let it sit for an hour then cut and served. It was an absolute rave recipe with co-workers. Easy, easy, easy and I was told it was good. I never got a piece!
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- by: Mrs. Parker
- 15 years ago
I thought this was okay. If I make it again, I will def cut back on the butter in the topping. It made my crescent dough kinda soggy and I was hoping for something a little crisper. I will also cut back on the sugar that was in the topping… seemed a bit too much. I tossed in some chopped pecans with the topping and I thought it was a nice addition. It had a good flavor but I thought it was just average, nothing specatacular…
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- by: Mrs. Parker
- 15 years ago
I thought this was okay. If I make it again, I will def cut back on the butter in the topping. It made my crescent dough kinda soggy and I was hoping for something a little crisper. I will also cut back on the sugar that was in the topping… seemed a bit too much. I tossed in some chopped pecans with the topping and I thought it was a nice addition. It had a good flavor but I thought it was just average, nothing specatacular…
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- by: Juliegrrl20
- 15 years ago
Wow!! This recipe is so delicious. It is easy and a huge hit. Every person that tried it loved it. I wouldn?t recommend putting quite as much honey on top as it calls for because it was a little overwhelming, just a light drizzle over the top would be better. Seriously though, you must make this recipe!!
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- by: Juliegrrl20
- 15 years ago
Wow!! This recipe is so delicious. It is easy and a huge hit. Every person that tried it loved it. I wouldn?t recommend putting quite as much honey on top as it calls for because it was a little overwhelming, just a light drizzle over the top would be better. Seriously though, you must make this recipe!!
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- by: Lejoy Nichols
- 15 years ago
Delicious! I never, ever leave reviews because I always forget to come back after the recipe after I’ve made it. I couldn’t forget this time because it’s wonderful! It was really easy to make and the taste is great. The flavor is such that you expect it be harder to make. I used regular vanilla extract and followed the suggestion that I kept it in long enough to cook the center.
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- by: Lejoy Nichols
- 15 years ago
Delicious! I never, ever leave reviews because I always forget to come back after the recipe after I’ve made it. I couldn’t forget this time because it’s wonderful! It was really easy to make and the taste is great. The flavor is such that you expect it be harder to make. I used regular vanilla extract and followed the suggestion that I kept it in long enough to cook the center.
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- by: Maryann
- 15 years ago
Delicious, but too sweet and rich for us. I only used 3/4 cup of sugar in the filling, and about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar on top. I was on the phone to a plumber about a broken pipe, and just forgot to put the butter on top, so I melted 3 tablespoons of butter and brushed on after it baked. I drizzled with honey also after baking. It still came out just great!
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- by: Maryann
- 15 years ago
Delicious, but too sweet and rich for us. I only used 3/4 cup of sugar in the filling, and about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar on top. I was on the phone to a plumber about a broken pipe, and just forgot to put the butter on top, so I melted 3 tablespoons of butter and brushed on after it baked. I drizzled with honey also after baking. It still came out just great!
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- by: JKCOOKER
- 15 years ago
I made this for a dinner with my in-laws and everyone loved it. I didn’t know if it was 5-star worthy (maybe 4 1/2) – but the others were really raving about it. I used reduced fat crescent rolls and 1/3 less fat cream cheese and they turned out great. I also reduced the sugar as suggested by others. I used 3/4 cup in the filling and 1/2 cup over the top. I have a huge sweet tooth and probably would have been fine with the amount in the original recipe – but they were plenty sweet. I did cook it a little longer – maybe 5 minutes. Rather than dolloping the butter on top before baking, I spread it out. When I took it out of the oven, the butter was pooling a bit but by the time it cooled it was fine. They are equally good after being refrigerator (I think I may prefer them that way!).
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- by: JKCOOKER
- 15 years ago
I made this for a dinner with my in-laws and everyone loved it. I didn’t know if it was 5-star worthy (maybe 4 1/2) – but the others were really raving about it. I used reduced fat crescent rolls and 1/3 less fat cream cheese and they turned out great. I also reduced the sugar as suggested by others. I used 3/4 cup in the filling and 1/2 cup over the top. I have a huge sweet tooth and probably would have been fine with the amount in the original recipe – but they were plenty sweet. I did cook it a little longer – maybe 5 minutes. Rather than dolloping the butter on top before baking, I spread it out. When I took it out of the oven, the butter was pooling a bit but by the time it cooled it was fine. They are equally good after being refrigerator (I think I may prefer them that way!).
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- by: Jstacey
- 15 years ago
Seriously addicting! I’ve made this more times than I can count and it is fabulous! I didn’t realize that I was out of white sugar and had already started making it, so I subed in brown sugar. It worked well, just a bit sweeter than the white sugar is. I’ve kept the brown sugar on top because it has a better flavour and texture than the white sugar did (I tried it as per the recipe the next time I made it). Overall, AMAZING and easy! Thank you for making me look like an awesome chef!
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- by: Jstacey
- 15 years ago
Seriously addicting! I’ve made this more times than I can count and it is fabulous! I didn’t realize that I was out of white sugar and had already started making it, so I subed in brown sugar. It worked well, just a bit sweeter than the white sugar is. I’ve kept the brown sugar on top because it has a better flavour and texture than the white sugar did (I tried it as per the recipe the next time I made it). Overall, AMAZING and easy! Thank you for making me look like an awesome chef!
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- by: Bailie
- 15 years ago
I agree that this is amazing. I followed the recipe exactly, except for towards the end I made the mistake of putting the honey in with the sugar…oops. Instead of tossing it and remaking that part, I just went with it. The honey made a few parts a little chewy, but it was still yummy. I’ll make sure to not do that though next time. As far as baking time, it ended up taking about 55 minutes for it to be cooked all the way through. Thanks for this awesome recipe!
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- by: Bailie
- 15 years ago
I agree that this is amazing. I followed the recipe exactly, except for towards the end I made the mistake of putting the honey in with the sugar…oops. Instead of tossing it and remaking that part, I just went with it. The honey made a few parts a little chewy, but it was still yummy. I’ll make sure to not do that though next time. As far as baking time, it ended up taking about 55 minutes for it to be cooked all the way through. Thanks for this awesome recipe!
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- by: Jcmeade79
- 15 years ago
THIS IS SO GOOD! I couldn’t find mexican vanilla, so i used the normal stuff and other than that, followed the directions to a T. I was worried when I took it out of the oven, it was pretty and brown and fluffy but the butter/sugar mix on top had pooled in places and seemed too wet like maybe I should put it back in for a few minutes…but I decided not to and a few minutes later, I look at it and the fluffy brown pastry on top had sunken quite a bit and then I REALLY worried that I should have cooked it longer (hubby even laughed and asked if my cheesecake was supposed to look like that!)….but by the time that it had cooled completely, it was delicious and I wouldn’t do anything differently next time.
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- by: Jcmeade79
- 15 years ago
THIS IS SO GOOD! I couldn’t find mexican vanilla, so i used the normal stuff and other than that, followed the directions to a T. I was worried when I took it out of the oven, it was pretty and brown and fluffy but the butter/sugar mix on top had pooled in places and seemed too wet like maybe I should put it back in for a few minutes…but I decided not to and a few minutes later, I look at it and the fluffy brown pastry on top had sunken quite a bit and then I REALLY worried that I should have cooked it longer (hubby even laughed and asked if my cheesecake was supposed to look like that!)….but by the time that it had cooled completely, it was delicious and I wouldn’t do anything differently next time.
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- by: Port Gal *63*
- 15 years ago
Just as all the other reviewers have said “this is delicious.” I followed the ingredients to a T and everything came out perfect! I don’t enjoy reading reviews when the ingredients and preparaton are altered and then the recipe is given a poor rating–I hope this suggestion doesn’t fall into that category–as other viewers have written there is no need to roll out the crescent dough-just carefully press the perforations together after putting the dough in the prepared pan: both on the bottom and top crust-saves time and looks great!
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- by: Port Gal *63*
- 15 years ago
Just as all the other reviewers have said “this is delicious.” I followed the ingredients to a T and everything came out perfect! I don’t enjoy reading reviews when the ingredients and preparaton are altered and then the recipe is given a poor rating–I hope this suggestion doesn’t fall into that category–as other viewers have written there is no need to roll out the crescent dough-just carefully press the perforations together after putting the dough in the prepared pan: both on the bottom and top crust-saves time and looks great!
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- by: Crackasmile
- 15 years ago
ATTENTION RECESSION AND BARGAIN SHOPPERS: This is a recipe that you NEED to try! It is both pocketbook friendly and rave ready! You could make it with your eyes closed and still generate a big “WOW” from anyone who tries it! I brought it to an Easter dinner and was skeptical because it almost seemed too simple. I wasn’t sure it would impress the guests. Boy, was I wrong! Even non-dessert lovers loved it! Some even had a second helping! The only thing I have to say about the preperation is that you really don’t have to use a rolling pin. In fact, I found it much easier to set the dough pieces in my pan and then pinch the seams to seal and spread everything out that way to make it fit. These days, I’m wary to try new recipes for fear that they won’t work out and I will have wasted money and time. I guarantee you this recipe will work out for you. 🙂 Enjoy!
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- by: Crackasmile
- 15 years ago
ATTENTION RECESSION AND BARGAIN SHOPPERS: This is a recipe that you NEED to try! It is both pocketbook friendly and rave ready! You could make it with your eyes closed and still generate a big “WOW” from anyone who tries it! I brought it to an Easter dinner and was skeptical because it almost seemed too simple. I wasn’t sure it would impress the guests. Boy, was I wrong! Even non-dessert lovers loved it! Some even had a second helping! The only thing I have to say about the preperation is that you really don’t have to use a rolling pin. In fact, I found it much easier to set the dough pieces in my pan and then pinch the seams to seal and spread everything out that way to make it fit. These days, I’m wary to try new recipes for fear that they won’t work out and I will have wasted money and time. I guarantee you this recipe will work out for you. 🙂 Enjoy!
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- by: Jgo
- 15 years ago
I made this last week for Bunco night and it was a HUGE HIT!!! I went with a reviewers suggestion and used 1/2 cup of sugar for the Topping. 3/4 c. would have been way to sweet. I used 1/2 stick of butter for the topping instead of a whole stick (too too much). I also added some flour so it would be a little more like a crumb cake for the topping (1/4 cup maybe, if you’ve ever made a crumb cake topping you know the consistency, I highly recommend this option, otherwise the butter melts in and you’ve got pure sugar on top). I am going to make it next time with 3/4 c. of sugar for the filling. I thought it was too sweet. Otherwise Awesome recipe. Its so so easy to make and quick.
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- by: Jgo
- 15 years ago
I made this last week for Bunco night and it was a HUGE HIT!!! I went with a reviewers suggestion and used 1/2 cup of sugar for the Topping. 3/4 c. would have been way to sweet. I used 1/2 stick of butter for the topping instead of a whole stick (too too much). I also added some flour so it would be a little more like a crumb cake for the topping (1/4 cup maybe, if you’ve ever made a crumb cake topping you know the consistency, I highly recommend this option, otherwise the butter melts in and you’ve got pure sugar on top). I am going to make it next time with 3/4 c. of sugar for the filling. I thought it was too sweet. Otherwise Awesome recipe. Its so so easy to make and quick.
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- by: Candelb
- 15 years ago
I just put the crescent rolls in the pan and pinch the seams together. The last time I made this, I added another 8 oz cream cheese and put a can of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese before putting on the second crescent. I also put slivered almonds on top. For something different, you should try this. It was yummy!
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- by: Reneembm
- 15 years ago
I made this for a cinco de mayo party. It was gone in minutes. Everyone LOVED it. I did use 3/4 cup white sugar in the cream cheese part and 1/4 cup brown sugar in the topping. With the added honey, it was sweet, but not so much it made your teeth ache. I chilled the entire dessert in the fridge overnight and it was very easy to cut. It looked really nice. Very easy and impressive.
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- by: Reneembm
- 15 years ago
I made this for a cinco de mayo party. It was gone in minutes. Everyone LOVED it. I did use 3/4 cup white sugar in the cream cheese part and 1/4 cup brown sugar in the topping. With the added honey, it was sweet, but not so much it made your teeth ache. I chilled the entire dessert in the fridge overnight and it was very easy to cut. It looked really nice. Very easy and impressive.
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- by: CHERRYWILK
- 15 years ago
I was this for a Cinco De Mayo party at work. It was a BIG hit with everyone asking for the recipe. I made it exactly as the recipe states (except I only had American? vanilla flavoring). Almost skipped buying the honey but am glad I didn’t. It gave it that extra little umph! Very Good!
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- by: CHERRYWILK
- 15 years ago
I was this for a Cinco De Mayo party at work. It was a BIG hit with everyone asking for the recipe. I made it exactly as the recipe states (except I only had American? vanilla flavoring). Almost skipped buying the honey but am glad I didn’t. It gave it that extra little umph! Very Good!
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- by: Sherri Delaere
- 15 years ago
I took this recipe to a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was the first to disappear. They are pretty decadent so I cut them into little cheese cake bites, so they were the perfect size. I made the recipe as stated except for reducing the sugar on top to 1/2 cup. Next time I make this I will cook it for a little bit longer than 30 minutes for the filling to really be set, and will refrigerate it much longer before serving. Thanks for the great recipe that I will definitely be making again!
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- by: Sherri Delaere
- 15 years ago
I took this recipe to a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was the first to disappear. They are pretty decadent so I cut them into little cheese cake bites, so they were the perfect size. I made the recipe as stated except for reducing the sugar on top to 1/2 cup. Next time I make this I will cook it for a little bit longer than 30 minutes for the filling to really be set, and will refrigerate it much longer before serving. Thanks for the great recipe that I will definitely be making again!
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- by: Beth Brammer Nunn
- 15 years ago
Talk about a HIT!! I made this for my work lunch fiesta, and everyone loved them. Another co-worker made this (we had no idea we were making the same thing) but instead of mixing the butter-cinnamon-sugar together for the top, she melted the butter and poured it on top, and then sprinkled the cinnamon and sugar over that. I think I will do that next time. It was just as good but better in presentation. My father-in-law wants me to make this for all the family ‘get-togethers’ now!! 🙂
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- by: Beth Brammer Nunn
- 15 years ago
Talk about a HIT!! I made this for my work lunch fiesta, and everyone loved them. Another co-worker made this (we had no idea we were making the same thing) but instead of mixing the butter-cinnamon-sugar together for the top, she melted the butter and poured it on top, and then sprinkled the cinnamon and sugar over that. I think I will do that next time. It was just as good but better in presentation. My father-in-law wants me to make this for all the family ‘get-togethers’ now!! 🙂
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- by: Starlight1384
- 15 years ago
SO easy and SO good. I made this for the first time and it was so easy to make. I cut back on the sugar in the mixture and on top by 1/4 a cup and it was so good. I don’t think you need to roll out the crescent rolls at all. Just open the cans and place the pastry in the bottom of the dish and smush the dots together. I cooked it for about 45 minutes and it was yummy. I also didn’t “dot” the butter and cinnamon mixture. I smoothed it out all over the whole pan and drizzled honey when it was cooling. I prefer these cold as well.
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- by: Starlight1384
- 15 years ago
SO easy and SO good. I made this for the first time and it was so easy to make. I cut back on the sugar in the mixture and on top by 1/4 a cup and it was so good. I don’t think you need to roll out the crescent rolls at all. Just open the cans and place the pastry in the bottom of the dish and smush the dots together. I cooked it for about 45 minutes and it was yummy. I also didn’t “dot” the butter and cinnamon mixture. I smoothed it out all over the whole pan and drizzled honey when it was cooling. I prefer these cold as well.
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- by: Bacchante
- 15 years ago
I thought this came out a bit boring, tasted like a cinnamon cheese danish, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. BUT, my guests that I served it to at a Cinco de Mayo dinner devoured it and LOVED it so much, they made me make another batch in the same week, and they praised me for doing so and devoured that too!!! It’s SO easy to make and apparently, it impresses your friends! So I do recommend it!
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- by: Bacchante
- 15 years ago
I thought this came out a bit boring, tasted like a cinnamon cheese danish, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. BUT, my guests that I served it to at a Cinco de Mayo dinner devoured it and LOVED it so much, they made me make another batch in the same week, and they praised me for doing so and devoured that too!!! It’s SO easy to make and apparently, it impresses your friends! So I do recommend it!
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- by: Culle007
- 15 years ago
Everyone loves this recipe. I had a friend ask me if I would make and bring this to tonights church potluck. I told her I was to bring a salad, she said “I will make two salads, just bring the pie!” And it is sooo easy, my kids make it too. I do melt the butter before I mix in the sugar and cinnamon and then pour it on, works great!
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- by: Culle007
- 15 years ago
Everyone loves this recipe. I had a friend ask me if I would make and bring this to tonights church potluck. I told her I was to bring a salad, she said “I will make two salads, just bring the pie!” And it is sooo easy, my kids make it too. I do melt the butter before I mix in the sugar and cinnamon and then pour it on, works great!
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- by: Lisa J
- 15 years ago
As always when using crescent rolls as a base, I baked the bottom layer for 5 minutes in the pre heated oven first to avoid undercooking later. This also makes it easier to spread the cream cheese mixture. Personal taste, I cut down on the sugar in the mixture and also the topping can easily be cut in half. And let cool completely before you try to cut it. Easy, fast, cheap and delish! What more could you ask for?
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- by: Lisa J
- 15 years ago
As always when using crescent rolls as a base, I baked the bottom layer for 5 minutes in the pre heated oven first to avoid undercooking later. This also makes it easier to spread the cream cheese mixture. Personal taste, I cut down on the sugar in the mixture and also the topping can easily be cut in half. And let cool completely before you try to cut it. Easy, fast, cheap and delish! What more could you ask for?
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- by: Stephanja
- 15 years ago
If you are looking for something easy that most everyone will like and will impress your guests, this is it! It is original and delicious! A definite favorite. I already love cheesecake, but this offers a different twist that still offers the great cream cheese flavor. I made two batches two separate ways after reading other reviews on here..some people suggested melting the butter and pouring it on top and then sprinkling cinn./sug….i did that and it was okay, hardly any different from the original way of the recipe..but i would say i like the original way best. But for ease and time sake I think I will probably contnue to melt the butter because the difference is so unnoticeable..and it is easier to get the butter mix even that way. Also I ate the first whole batch warm or room temp and it was awesome..but the consistency was definately better chilled. When warm the cream cheese separates some from the crescent. Either way honestly takes great. I also TOTALLY forgot about the honey..I will try it next time but it is great without it. I also thought it was amusing that everyone thought it was “Mexican” and sopapillas don’t even exist in the hispanic culture lol (at least thats what my native-Guadalajara husband tells me). But anyone will love this dish, that is for SURE!
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- by: Stephanja
- 15 years ago
If you are looking for something easy that most everyone will like and will impress your guests, this is it! It is original and delicious! A definite favorite. I already love cheesecake, but this offers a different twist that still offers the great cream cheese flavor. I made two batches two separate ways after reading other reviews on here..some people suggested melting the butter and pouring it on top and then sprinkling cinn./sug….i did that and it was okay, hardly any different from the original way of the recipe..but i would say i like the original way best. But for ease and time sake I think I will probably contnue to melt the butter because the difference is so unnoticeable..and it is easier to get the butter mix even that way. Also I ate the first whole batch warm or room temp and it was awesome..but the consistency was definately better chilled. When warm the cream cheese separates some from the crescent. Either way honestly takes great. I also TOTALLY forgot about the honey..I will try it next time but it is great without it. I also thought it was amusing that everyone thought it was “Mexican” and sopapillas don’t even exist in the hispanic culture lol (at least thats what my native-Guadalajara husband tells me). But anyone will love this dish, that is for SURE!
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- by: Tammyrhennia
- 15 years ago
So Easy and SUPER DELISH! I had to come up with something quick for a treat to take to a gathering. I had 2 tubes of crescent rolls and found this recipe. I was in a hurry so I didn’t read the recipe super close, so I ended up making a few (accidental) changes. After layering the cream cheese, I topped it with cinnamon and sugar and a bit of honey. I then layered the top crescent roll and topped that with melted butter mixed with the sugar and cinnamon. I added the honey before baking. It took 30 minutes in my oven and it was fantastic! I doubt you could really screw this one up. My new quick “go to”! Everyone raved and wanted the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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- by: Tammyrhennia
- 15 years ago
So Easy and SUPER DELISH! I had to come up with something quick for a treat to take to a gathering. I had 2 tubes of crescent rolls and found this recipe. I was in a hurry so I didn’t read the recipe super close, so I ended up making a few (accidental) changes. After layering the cream cheese, I topped it with cinnamon and sugar and a bit of honey. I then layered the top crescent roll and topped that with melted butter mixed with the sugar and cinnamon. I added the honey before baking. It took 30 minutes in my oven and it was fantastic! I doubt you could really screw this one up. My new quick “go to”! Everyone raved and wanted the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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- by: Recipeaddict
- 15 years ago
This was delicious!! When I saw the recipe it looked good, but like nothing amazing. I received TONS of compliments on it though and people have mentioned it again even since the party I made it for. Very good and perfect for a Mexican themed party! The only thing I didn’t do was add the honey. Honestly, I just forgot. I could go either way next time I make it because it was excellent even without it. I didn’t realize it was supposed to have honey until reading the recipe again now to review it.
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- by: Gina10
- 15 years ago
A little bit harder than fellow reviewers said. I followed advise and put dough in the oven five minutes before spreading cream cheese, it made it easier. I also used a 9X9 inch pan for thicker bars. I accidentally put the honey on top before I put it in the oven which gave it a yummy candy like top. I like it much better chilled, I don’t want to admit how many bars I’ve eaten today 🙂
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- by: Gina10
- 15 years ago
A little bit harder than fellow reviewers said. I followed advise and put dough in the oven five minutes before spreading cream cheese, it made it easier. I also used a 9X9 inch pan for thicker bars. I accidentally put the honey on top before I put it in the oven which gave it a yummy candy like top. I like it much better chilled, I don’t want to admit how many bars I’ve eaten today 🙂
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- by: Diannalynne
- 15 years ago
Oh ya..this is awesome! Followed the recipe to a “T”..except I forgot the honey at the end lol Anyway, great taste and easy to make. I did as some had suggested and did not use a rolling pin. I started out that way, and ended up just putting it in the pan and stretching the dough and sealing perforations. Make this..you won’t be disappointed!
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- by: Diannalynne
- 15 years ago
Oh ya..this is awesome! Followed the recipe to a “T”..except I forgot the honey at the end lol Anyway, great taste and easy to make. I did as some had suggested and did not use a rolling pin. I started out that way, and ended up just putting it in the pan and stretching the dough and sealing perforations. Make this..you won’t be disappointed!
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- by: Frackfamily5 CA?>CT
- 15 years ago
WOW- talk about the best smell coming out of the oven! WOW! Used 1/2 cup sugar in cheese mixture- didn’t roll out the crust just pressed the seams together- top and bottom. sprinked sugar on top to cover dough and topped with cinnamon and about 2 TBS of butter just dropped on randomly in little dollops. Was plenty sweet even with less sugar. The girls at BUNCO like it a lot. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT RECIPE!
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- by: Kimberly White Moore
- 15 years ago
First I have to say this was WONDERFUL!! Reminded me alot of Oooey Gooey Cake…Just alot easier and so tastey!! Everyone at the party wanted the recipe and I mean everyone! Will definately make during the holidays.. I cooked the crust for a few minutes to heat up and allow the cream cheese layer to spread easier. Also did small dollups of cream cheese all over the crust otherwise it would be to hard to spread. Did same with the butter on the top crust…Didn’t roll out crust just pressed the seems together too. And it was easy and looked just fine after cooking…Honey made a big different for those who wanted honey…gave it an extra little something!! Let everyone put on the honey themselves…Thank you CandelB for such a wonderful recipe!!!
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- by: Kimberly White Moore
- 15 years ago
First I have to say this was WONDERFUL!! Reminded me alot of Oooey Gooey Cake…Just alot easier and so tastey!! Everyone at the party wanted the recipe and I mean everyone! Will definately make during the holidays.. I cooked the crust for a few minutes to heat up and allow the cream cheese layer to spread easier. Also did small dollups of cream cheese all over the crust otherwise it would be to hard to spread. Did same with the butter on the top crust…Didn’t roll out crust just pressed the seems together too. And it was easy and looked just fine after cooking…Honey made a big different for those who wanted honey…gave it an extra little something!! Let everyone put on the honey themselves…Thank you CandelB for such a wonderful recipe!!!
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- by: Homeschoolmom78
- 15 years ago
This is insanely delicious. I’ve been making crescent roll cheesecake for years, but this version is different from mine and SO GOOD. I only did a couple of things different. I did not have mexican vanilla, so I used regular. I did not use a rolling pin, as I never do when I make my version of this and have never had a problem. I melted the butter, cinnamon and sugar all together, then poured it on top. This gave it a delicious, candied topping. Also, I forgot to drizzle the honey on top before baking, so I just let everyone drizzle their own honey on top of their piece. I will make this many, many times!
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- by: Homeschoolmom78
- 15 years ago
This is insanely delicious. I’ve been making crescent roll cheesecake for years, but this version is different from mine and SO GOOD. I only did a couple of things different. I did not have mexican vanilla, so I used regular. I did not use a rolling pin, as I never do when I make my version of this and have never had a problem. I melted the butter, cinnamon and sugar all together, then poured it on top. This gave it a delicious, candied topping. Also, I forgot to drizzle the honey on top before baking, so I just let everyone drizzle their own honey on top of their piece. I will make this many, many times!
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 15 years ago
My husband is even more in love with me now! 🙂 He said this is the BEST dessert I’ve ever made. I par-baked the bottom crust for about 7 minutes while I diced some fresh peaches to add on top of the cream cheese mixture. Rolling out the biscuits was easy once I realized I could roll them out into smaller rectangles and lay them (like lasagna noodles). Mmmmmmmmm
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- by: Maggiemay
- 15 years ago
Wow! This is awesome. I didn’t roll out the crescent rolls – I just mashed the seams together. It was very quick and easy to make and smelled heavenly while baking. As others suggested, I baked about 40 minutes and it was perfection. I couldn’t wait until it cooled completely to try it. It was great and I didn’t change a thing except the baking time. This will definitely be made the next time I entertain.
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- by: Maggiemay
- 15 years ago
Wow! This is awesome. I didn’t roll out the crescent rolls – I just mashed the seams together. It was very quick and easy to make and smelled heavenly while baking. As others suggested, I baked about 40 minutes and it was perfection. I couldn’t wait until it cooled completely to try it. It was great and I didn’t change a thing except the baking time. This will definitely be made the next time I entertain.
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