This recipe for Nutella-Cheesecake Crescent Rolls is sponsored by Pillsbury but all thoughts, opinions and photos are my own. #ItsBakingSeason
I love the holidays.
When I was growing up, holidays meant time with my extended family and some of the best foods ever. My mom, grandma, and all of my aunts would make their most delicious dishes and we would enjoy an amazing feast, regardless of which holiday we were celebrating.
The holidays changed quite a bit for me once I got married and moved across the country from the rest of my family. I still love the foods of the holidays, of course. But now it’s just a bigger challenge because all of the cooking and baking responsibility are on my shoulders.
I don’t want to skimp on all of my favorite holiday dishes, but I’m always on the look-out for recipes that make my holiday cooking easier and less time-intensive. Because time with family and celebrating the holidays together is important, I don’t want to spend the entire holiday by myself in the kitchen!
I love cooking, but I like spending time with the family even more, and nobody has time to be slaving away alone in the kitchen, especially when they’re supposed to be enjoying the holidays with family and friends. I’m guessing I’m not the only one that feels this way.
I have found a new family-favorite recipe that is a perfect addition to the holiday menu. It’s delicious and meets my picky holiday-worthy standards. And it’s fast and easy, which meets my holiday craziness needs!
When I told my kids and husband what I was making the other day, they just about died. They couldn’t wait for the crescent rolls to be done (and for me to take pictures). Once they were all done, you wouldn’t believe how quickly 16 Nutella and cheesecake-filled crescent rolls disappeared. No one could eat just one!
Here’s how to make these simple but delicious Nutella cheesecake crescent rolls:
The trick to making this recipe so quick and easy? Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls!
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Twin Pack (two 8-oz containers)
- ½ cup Nutella
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten and divided
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar (raw sugar)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 oz cream cheese, softened, with ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon egg, beaten. Set aside.
- Separate crescent rolls into 16 triangles. Spread a heaping teaspoon of nutella and a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll wedge.
- Roll each wedge starting from the wide end, tucking pointed end underneath.
- Repeat until all crescent rolls are filled and rolled. Place on a baking sheet, 1-2 inches apart. Note: you’ll probably need to separate the crescent rolls between two baking sheets.
- Mix ½ teaspoon of water with the remaining beaten egg. Brush egg mixture over the top of each crescent roll. Sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.
- Bake at 375 F for 12 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Serve warm or cold - these Nutella-Cheesecake filled crescent rolls are delicious both ways!
What are your favorite time-saving recipes for holiday cooking? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comment section below!
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Cheesecake makes just about everything better ;)
I am a big fan of crescent rolls — my mother used to make them growing up. But, I have to say, the cheesecake part of it brings this traditional recipe to a whole other level. Can’t wait to try this one at home! Thanks for the recipe idea :)
I love all the different ways people come up with to use crescent rolls. These would make my daughter happy because she loves Nutella. I might have to ease her in to the cheesecake part, though.
These look delicious and fairly simple to make as well. We love Nutella so we will be trying these soon. Thanks!
I love Nutella. It is so delicious and these Nutella Cheesecake rolls look so easy to make and delicious. I am making these!
LOVE your blog!!