Easy Mexican-Inspired Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheesecake Filling
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Cream cheese (2 8-ounce packages, softened)
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White sugar (1 cup)
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Mexican vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
→ Crust
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Refrigerated crescent rolls (2 8-ounce cans)
→ Topping
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White sugar (3/4 cup)
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Butter (1/2 cup, room temperature)
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Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
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Honey (1/4 cup)
→ Preparation
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Cooking spray
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
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Unroll crescent roll dough and use a rolling pin to shape each sheet into a 9x13-inch rectangle.
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Press one piece of dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on top. Cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough.
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Mix remaining 3/4 cup sugar, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until combined. Dot the mixture over the top of the dough.
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Bake for about 30 minutes, until crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown.
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Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with honey. Cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours before cutting into 12 squares.
# Notes:
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Popular potluck dessert that always gets rave reviews
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Smells great while cooking
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Best when cooled completely before cutting