Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake
A delightful treat that combines creamy cheese and sweet cherries, wrapped in a flaky crescent roll crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls (8 oz each)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it is softened for easy mixing.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz) Alternatively, you can use homemade pie filling.
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For glaze
- 2-3 tsp milk Adjust for desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Unroll one package of crescent rolls and gently press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, sealing the perforations to create a solid sheet of dough.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla or almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer in the dish.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture.
- Unroll the second package of crescent rolls and lay it over the cherry filling, pinching the seams together.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan.
Glazing
- For the glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 teaspoons of milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled coffee cake.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Best served warm or at room temperature. Consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top or pairing it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container.