Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky refrigerator crescent rolls filled with a luscious cream cheese and cinnamon blend with this recipe for Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls.
Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough and a sweetened cream cheese cinnamon filling, they're baked and then topped with a sugary glaze.
This recipe is an EASY way to enjoy another one of our Crescent Roll Recipes without all the work!
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I don't know about you, but my family loves cinnamon rolls. But they can be a ton of work.
In this recipe, I've taken the irresistible cinnamon sugar filling from my beloved Easy Cinnamon Roll Bread Recipe and combined it with softened cream cheese for an extra layer of decadence.
Simply spread this heavenly cream cheese mixture onto refrigerator crescent rolls, roll them up, and bake to perfection.
How easy does that sound? It's almost as easy as my Frozen Bread Cinnamon Rolls and that's only because you have to wait for the bread dough to defrost!
Table of Contents
- Crescent Roll Dessert Recipes with Cream Cheese and Cinnamon
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Top Tip
- Brush with Egg Wash
- Baking Instructions
- How to Prepare the Glaze
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage and Reheating Tips
- More Recipes to Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Crescent Roll Dessert Recipes with Cream Cheese and Cinnamon
Crescent roll dough is one of those refrigerated doughs that is a versatile ingredient for creating quick delicious recipes. It also happens to pair perfectly with cream cheese and cinnamon.
Whether you're craving cinnamon rolls, pastries, or dumplings, the combination of flaky dough, creamy filling, and warm spices is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Looking for a few more recipes with this flavor combination? Try my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescents or this Cinnamon Crescent Roll Cheesecake Stuffed Wreath.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking SheetMore InformationPioneer Woman 10-Piece Mixing BowlsMore Information2-Piece Decorated Rectangular Ruffle TopMore InformationPizza Cutter Wheel, Quality StainlessMore Information
Main Ingredients Needed
Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Add some finely diced apples and a sprinkle of apple pie spice to the cream cheese filling.
- Mix in mini chocolate chips to the filling, or drizzle melted chocolate over the baked rolls.
- Or you might want to add a layer of fruit preserves or pie filling before rolling up the dough.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Unroll your crescent dough and separate the triangles. While those rest on some parchment paper, whip up your filling: combine brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
Top Tip
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before combining it with the sugar and cinnamon. That way the mixture comes together smoothly.
Step 2: Spoon a generous tablespoon of the mixture onto each crescent roll triangle, ensuring not to spread it too close to the edges of the dough. Smoothly spread the mixture over the top of each triangle with caution, maintaining a slight distance from the edges.
Step 3: Starting at the wider end, gently roll up the crescent rolls, making sure to pinch and tuck the ends together to prevent any leakage of the cream cheese mixture during baking.
Step 4: Arrange the crescent rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Brush with Egg Wash
Step 5: Mix the egg with 1 tablespoon of water, then use the egg wash to brush over the crescent rolls.
Baking Instructions
Step 6: Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown hue. Let them cool for a few minutes as you prepare the glaze. You can bake them in an air fryer, at 350°F for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
How to Prepare the Glaze
Step 7: Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl, then drizzle the mixture over the slightly cooled crescent rolls.
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Recipe FAQ's
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You can store the crescent rolls in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for the first day. After that they should be refrigerated. You can also refresh them in a preheated 365 degree oven for about three minutes.
You can do all the work for these cream cheese cinnamon rolls the night before. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, bake and continue with the recipe.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Allow the crescent rolls to cool completely, then wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Place them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Cool the rolls completely, then flash freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet for about an hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thawing: Allow them to defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Air Fryer: For a quick reheat with a crispy finish, pop those rolls in your air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
Microwave: Reheat for 15-30 seconds on low power. Keep an eye on it so they don't get too hot!
Traditional Oven: For a classic reheat, warm those rolls in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes. This keeps them soft and toasty.
More Recipes to Love!
Cinnamon Roll French Toast – the perfect combination of homemade cinnamon rolls and French toast together in one easy-to-make recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls using Biscuits – that’s right biscuits. Two cans of refrigerator biscuits turned into cinnamon rolls. Delicious!
Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread – made with Pillsbury Grands Biscuits and plenty of cinnamon, sugar and butter. In no time at all your kitchen will smell amazing with this easy recipe baking in the oven!
📖 Recipe Card
Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 - 8 count tube crescent rolls
- 6 ounces cream cheese; softened
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Method
- Open and unroll the crescent rolls onto a piece of parchment paper or a cutting board.
- Separate the crescent rolls and set aside while you prepare the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and milk into a bowl and using a hand-held mixer or KitchenAid mixer, combine everything until smooth.
- Spread a heaping tablespoon on to each crescent roll being careful not to go too close to the edge.
- Starting at the bigger end, roll each crescent roll up trying best to tuck the ends under.
- Place the crescent rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Combine the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the crescent rolls with the egg wash.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool while you prepare the glaze ingredients.
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
- Drizzle over the slightly cooled crescent rolls.
- Serve and enjoy.
Maryeileen C says
These turned out great and were tasty. A pizza wheel is listed under Equipment, but it's not mentioned in the instructions and I'm not sure what it would be for.
Lois says
I sometimes like to use a pizza wheel to help slice the raw crescent roll dough. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! It's one of my favorites too!
Laurie says
These look very rich. I’m sure they are tasty!
Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Homestead Blog Hop #380!
Laurie
Ridge Haven Homestead
Lois says
Thank you!!!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
Wow. These are awesome and I just know so very delicious! I do love your recipes. #HomeMattersParty
Lois says
Thank you Donna!
Linda Johnston says
Love this quick easy idea for making a morning treat!
Lois says
Thank you!
Erika says
What is the egg for? It doesn’t say. Egg wash?
Lois says
Yes, it's for an egg wash as the photo shows. The recipe card has been updated. Thank you!