Introduction

Cream Cheese Squares are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring layers of buttery crescent dough,
a smooth cream cheese filling, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for parties, holidays, or
simple family treats, these bars deliver rich, comforting flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Press one can of crescent roll dough into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams tightly.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
5. Lay the second can of crescent roll dough carefully over the filling, sealing seams.
6. Pour melted butter evenly over the top layer.
7. Mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle evenly over the buttered top.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.

Description

These Cream Cheese Squares feature a velvety cream cheese center sandwiched between two flaky crescent
layers. The cinnamon-sugar topping adds warm sweetness, making each bite rich, comforting, and downright
addictive. They’re perfect for potlucks, holidays, or whenever you need a fast dessert that tastes like
it took hours.

Tips

• Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free filling.
• Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and clean slicing.
• Add lemon zest for a fresh, tangy variation.
• Allow the bars to cool fully so the filling can set.
• Chill before slicing if you want very clean edges.

Correction

If the top crust puffs too much while baking, gently poke a few tiny holes in the top dough layer before placing it in the oven.
This allows steam to escape. If your filling appears runny after baking, let the dessert cool longer—about 30–45 minutes—to fully set.

Enjoy

Slice, serve, and enjoy the creamy, cinnamon-sweet flavors of these irresistible Cream Cheese Squares.
They’re guaranteed to become a favorite in your home!