Description
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Rollups are a quick and delicious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These rollups feature a creamy cinnamon-spiced filling wrapped in tender crescent dough, baked to a golden finish. Easy to prepare and customizable, they offer a delightful combination of warm spices and smooth cream cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pillsbury Crescent Dough – 1 package (8 oz)
- Cream Cheese – 8 oz, softened
- Granulated Sugar – 1/2 cup (divided)
- Ground Cinnamon – 2 tsp
- Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp
- Butter (optional) – 2 tbsp, melted
- Powdered Sugar (optional) – for dusting or glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Combine softened cream cheese, half of the granulated sugar (1/4 cup), and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Pinch together any perforations to form a solid sheet, ensuring the filling does not leak during baking.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along the edges for easier rolling.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the remaining granulated sugar (1/4 cup) with the ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this evenly over the cream cheese layer, creating a sweet cinnamon swirl.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one short edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Use a sharp knife to slice into 1-inch thick pieces to form individual rollups.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the rollups on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally brush with melted butter for a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother spread.
- Seal the dough edges tightly by pinching to prevent filling leakage.
- Do not overfill to help the rollups bake evenly and hold their shape.
- Let the rollups cool slightly before serving to set the filling.
- Enhance appearance and sweetness with a drizzle of icing or powdered sugar dusting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cinnamon, cream cheese, rollups, breakfast, dessert, quick treat, flaky dough