Sopapilla Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent roll dough
• 1⁄2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 1

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

STEP 2

• Beat the cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

STEP 3

• Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape the each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles.

STEP 4

• Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

STEP 5

• Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough.

STEP 6

• Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cheesecake.

STEP 7

• Stir the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the cheesecake.

STEP 8

• Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 45 minutes.

STEP 9

• Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

STEP 10

• Drizzle honey over the top (not necessary) and ENJOY!