Description
Indulgent blueberry cheesecake rolls blend creamy Philadelphia cream cheese with sweet summer blueberries, nestled in golden pastry. Crisp edges and luscious filling create a delightful dessert that promises pure comfort with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries, fresh or frozen
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough and gently press the perforated seams together to create a seamless rectangular surface.
- Whip the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture across the dough’s entire surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Delicately scatter fresh blueberries and fragrant lemon zest over the cream cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long side, creating a compact cylindrical shape, maintaining gentle but firm pressure.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into uniform 1-inch thick rounds, wiping the blade clean between cuts.
- Position the rounds cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the pastry looks crisp and puffy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve warm to enjoy the optimal blend of creamy filling and flaky pastry.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily and blends perfectly.
- Gently press blueberries into the cream cheese mixture to prevent them from rolling out during baking and distribute flavor evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Try alternative fruit fillings like raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries to create exciting flavor variations and personalize the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg