Aww Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert Recipe

Ingredients for Aww Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert

• Crescent Roll Dough
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Jam
• Butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Aww Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
3. Unroll one can (8 oz) of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan.
4. In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1/2 cup of your favorite jam or preserves for 45 seconds, stirring once halfway through, until slightly liquefied.
7. Carefully spoon the jam over the cream cheese layer, avoiding mixing the two layers. The jam peeking through the crescent dough will create a beautiful effect.
8. Unroll the second can (8 oz) of crescent roll dough. Gently stretch and place it over the jam layer. Do not worry about perfectly covering the jam; leaving some gaps is fine and visually appealing.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
10. Evenly spoon the butter mixture over the top layer of crescent dough.
11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
12. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or even cold!