Creamy Crescent Cheesecake Delight (Print Version)

A delicious cheesecake made with crescent roll dough, cream cheese, and fresh berries - ready in under an hour!

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 2 tubes of crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
10 - Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
11 - Whipped cream (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
02 - Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the prepared pan, pinching seams together to form a cohesive crust.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
05 - Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest until fully integrated.
06 - Gently fold sour cream into the cheesecake batter until smooth and uniform.
07 - Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crescent roll base, spreading evenly to edges.
08 - Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough and carefully place over the filling, pinching seams to seal.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until top is golden brown and filling is set.
10 - Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely.
11 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Garnish with fresh berries and optional whipped cream.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, ensure cream cheese is completely softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
02 - This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated until serving.

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