“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 |
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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 |
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Powdered Sugar | 1/2 cup |
Milk | 2-3 tsp |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
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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.
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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.
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Adding the Egg and Flavoring:
- Beat in the egg and your choice of vanilla or almond extract until everything is well combined.
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Assembling the Coffee Cake:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer in the baking dish.
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Cherry Delight:
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture, distributing it evenly across the entire surface.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Glaze and Enjoy!
- Once the coffee cake is cool, drizzle the glaze generously over the top.
- Serving:
- Cut the coffee cake into squares and serve. Enjoy this delicious treat for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack!