Cream Cheese Squares: A Rich and Buttery Dessert

Ingredients:

• Crescent Roll Dough: 2 cans (for top and bottom layers)
• Cream Cheese: 16 oz, softened for a smooth filling
• Sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness in the filling
• Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, for flavor
• Butter: 1/4 cup melted, for brushing the top layer
• Cinnamon Sugar: 2 tablespoons cinnamon mixed with 1/4 cup sugar for sprinkling

Detailed Guidelines: 1. Get the oven ready. Lightly butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). By doing this, the crescent dough won’t adhere to the pan. 2. Get the Base Layer Ready Stretch one can of crescent roll dough to fit it slightly and press it into the bottom of the baking dish. To create a smooth layer, press the seams together. This will be used as the cream cheese squares’ crust.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling. Beat the sugar, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until they are smooth and creamy. In order to produce an opulent filling that will melt in your mouth, this mixture should be thick but spreadable. 4. Distribute the Filling Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the bottom layer of the crescent dough using a spatula. To ensure a uniform layer throughout the dessert, make sure the filling reaches the edges.

Include the Uppermost Layer Cover the cream cheese filling with the second can of crescent roll dough. Press the seams together to create a continuous top layer as you carefully stretch it to cover the filling. 6. Apply butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Apply the melted butter to the top layer, covering the entire surface. In order to achieve a sweet and slightly crispy coating when baking, liberally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Prepare the squares by baking them. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown. The middle should still be soft and creamy, but the top should have a somewhat crispy crust. 8. Allow cool and cut Let the cream cheese to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the filling set and make it easier to cut clean squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.