Aww Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert

Indulge your sweet tooth with the irresistible "Aww Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert," a quick and easy treat that combines buttery crescent roll dough, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for busy bakers, this dessert is ready in under 45 minutes and requires just a handful of pantry staples like cream cheese, vanilla, and granulated sugar. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures—flaky golden layers on the outside and creamy decadence within. Ideal for potlucks, holidays, or last-minute cravings, this effortless recipe is as versatile as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it warm for ultimate comfort or enjoy it chilled as a refreshing treat. It's a dessert that’s guaranteed to make everyone say, "Aww, shucks!"

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 packages (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup (melted) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with oil or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pinch together any seams to create a solid base.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and the vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or whisk to mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough base.

Step 5

Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and gently place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing lightly to cover completely. Pinch together any seams if needed.

Step 6

Pour the melted butter evenly over the top layer of dough.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling slightly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1048.1 grams (1048.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4208

Total Fat 255.20g	327%
Saturated Fat 134.40g	672%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 478mg	159%
Sodium 4119mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 442.70g	161%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 307.50g
Protein 47.20g	94%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 344mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 41.6%