“My mom knew this recipe with her eyes closed! Passed down from her mother and still going strong at every family gathering.”

This recipe combines a buttery crescent roll base with a creamy cheesecake filling and a sweet cherry topping, creating a delightful coffee cake perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack.

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Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake: A Delicious Treat

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Ingredients:

For the Coffee Cake Quantity
Refrigerated Crescent Rolls (8 oz packages) 2
Cream Cheese (softened) 8 oz
Powdered Sugar 1/4 cup (divided)
Egg 1
Vanilla Extract or Almond Extract 1/2 tsp
Cherry Pie Filling (21 oz can) 1
For the Glaze Quantity
Powdered Sugar 1/2 cup
Milk 2-3 tsp

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Crescent Roll Base:

    • Unroll one package of crescent rolls and gently press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Seal the perforations to create a solid sheet of dough.
  3. Cream Cheese Filling:

    • In a medium bowl, using a mixer or a hand whisk, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Adding the Egg and Flavoring:

    • Beat in the egg and your choice of vanilla or almond extract until everything is well combined.
  5. Assembling the Coffee Cake:

    • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer in the baking dish.
  6. Cherry Delight:

    • Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture, distributing it evenly across the entire surface.
  7. Crescent Roll Topping:

    • Unroll the second package of crescent rolls and carefully lay it over the cherry pie filling. Pinch the seams together to create a solid top layer.
  8. Baking Time:

    • Place the assembled coffee cake in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The coffee cake is done when the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  9. Cooling Down:

    • After removing the coffee cake from the oven, let it cool completely in the baking pan on a wire rack. This allows the filling to firm up and prevents it from becoming messy when cutting.
  10. Making the Glaze:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 teaspoons of milk until you get a smooth glaze with a drizzling consistency. If needed, add more milk a teaspoon at a time to achieve your desired glaze thickness.
  1. Glaze and Enjoy!
  • Once the coffee cake is cool, drizzle the glaze generously over the top.
  1. Serving:
  • Cut the coffee cake into squares and serve. Enjoy this delicious treat for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack!

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