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Plated cherry crescent roll bars with golden crescent dough top and bottom, creamy cream cheese layer, and baked cherry filling

Cherry Crescent Roll Bars 🍒🥐

These Cherry Crescent Roll Bars are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert made with flaky crescent roll dough, a smooth cream cheese filling, and sweet cherry pie filling. This simple crescent roll dessert recipe comes together quickly using store-bought ingredients, making it perfect for holidays, potlucks, family gatherings, or an easy weeknight dessert. Baked until golden brown and finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar topping, these cherry cream cheese bars are soft, creamy, and irresistibly delicious. If you’re looking for a classic cherry crescent roll dessert that’s simple to make and guaranteed to impress, this recipe is a must-try.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 X 13 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment Paper Optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 21 oz can cherry pie filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  • Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing any perforations.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread evenly over the crescent dough layer.
  • Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  • Unroll the second can of crescent dough and gently lay it over the cherries. Pinch seams lightly if needed.
  • Brush the melted butter evenly over the top. Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the buttered dough.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  • Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing into bars.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.2mg
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