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!
I don't know about you, but my family loves cinnamon rolls. But they can be a ton of work. Which is why I'm excited to share one of my Best Cinnamon Rolls recipes for Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls with you today.
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!
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Main Ingredients Needed
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
- Refrigerator Crescent Rolls - I used Pillsbury brand; 8 count.
- Cream Cheese - softened. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you start the recipe.
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Milk - I used 2 percent milk.
- Powdered sugar - for the glaze
- Vanilla extract
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-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Remove the crescent roll dough from its packaging and separate it into triangles. Place the triangles flat on a piece of parchment paper while you prepare the cinnamon cream cheese. In a mixing bowl, blend together the brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and softened cream cheese until smooth and thoroughly combined, which typically takes a few minutes of beating.
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:
Should crescent rolls be refrigerated after baking?
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.
Can you make cream cheese cinnamon rolls the night before?
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.
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Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Flaky refrigerator crescent rolls stuffed with a cream cheese cinnamon filling, these Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are then topped with a sugary glaze. This recipe is an EASY way to enjoy the taste of homemade cinnamon rolls without all the work.
Ingredients
For the Crescent Rolls:
- 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
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
The cream cheese mixture tastes just like homemade cinnamon rolls.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 196mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 4g
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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!