A buttery, flaky crescent roll filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet-tart raspberry sauce—these mini delights are perfect for brunch, parties, or any time you crave a quick, impressive dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Effortless elegance: Simple ingredients transform into bite-sized treats that look as good as they taste.
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Flavorful trifecta: Creamy cheesecake, vibrant raspberry sauce, and flaky pastry deliver irresistible texture and taste.
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Quick & shareable: Ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for entertaining or a spontaneous sweet treat.
ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
Crescent Roll Assembly
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2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough (or one sheet, cut into triangles)
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1 cup raspberry jelly, sauce, or preserves
Cheesecake Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sugar
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1 egg yolk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp lemon juice
Homemade Raspberry Sauce (optional)
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1 cup fresh raspberries
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water
directions
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Preheat and prep
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Make the raspberry sauce
Combine raspberries and sugar in a saucepan over low–medium heat. Cook ~4 minutes until softened and juicy. Stir in cornstarch mixture; simmer 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely. -
Prepare the cheesecake filling
Beat cream cheese in a stand mixer for 2 minutes until fluffy. Add sugar and mix for another 2 minutes. Scrape sides of bowl. Blend in egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. -
Assemble the crescent rolls
Unroll dough or separate triangles from the sheet. Spread a thin layer of cheesecake filling on each. Add about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jelly or sauce near the wider end. Roll tightly from wide end to point, forming mini crescents. -
Bake
Place rolls on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. -
Serve
Let cool slightly. Optionally drizzle remaining raspberry sauce or jelly on top before serving.
Servings and timing
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Servings: Approximately 16 mini rolls (depending on tube size)
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Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 7 minutes for homemade sauce)
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Bake time: 12–15 minutes
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Total time: ~30 minutes
Variations
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Chocolate swirl: Add mini chocolate chips inside before rolling.
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Nutty crunch: Sprinkle chopped almonds or pistachios over the top after baking.
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Citrus twist: Zest a lemon or orange into the cheesecake filling for added brightness.
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Mini tarts: Instead of crescent rolls, bake filling in mini tartlet or muffin tins.
storage/reheating
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Storage: Keep cooled rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Freezing: Freeze in a single layer; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
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Reheating: Warm gently in a 325 °F oven for 5–7 minutes, or microwave individual rolls for 10–15 seconds.
FAQs
1. Can I skip homemade sauce?
Yes—use store-bought raspberry preserves or jelly to save time.
2. What if I don’t have a stand mixer?
Beat the cream cheese and sugar by hand with a whisk until smooth, then add other ingredients.
3. Can I make these ahead?
Assemble and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before baking; bake just before serving.
4. Are these dairy-free optional?
Use dairy-free cream cheese and crescent dough; texture may vary slightly.
5. Can I halve the recipe?
Yes—simply use one tube of dough and half each filling ingredient; bake in a smaller batch.
6. How do I prevent leakage?
Seal each roll firmly and avoid overfilling to keep ingredients contained.
7. Can I use frozen raspberries?
Yes—thaw and strain excess liquid before making the sauce or using as filling.
8. Why did my rolls turn soggy?
Allow sauce and rolls to cool slightly before baking, and avoid squeezing rolls close together.
9. Can I add cinnamon sugar on top?
Absolutely—brush with melted butter and sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mix right after baking.
10. Are these kid-friendly?
Yes, mild and sweet—great for kids and perfect for after-school snacks.
Conclusion
Mini Raspberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls offer a delightful mix of flaky pastry, creamy filling, and sweet-tart fruit all in one bite. Quick to prepare and elegantly delicious, they’re an ideal choice for brunch, parties, or cozy indulgences—easy to make and impossible to resist.
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