Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Step 2

Unwrap 1 package of crescent rolls and carefully place it into baking dish, gently pinching seams together to form a uniform crust layer.

Step 3

Optional: place in oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl or mixer, beat cream cheese for 3-4 minutes, or until fluffy, then mix in 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 5

Spread cream cheese mixture over (now) cooled crust, making sure to get all the way to the sides.

Step 6

Take remaining crescent rolls and place them gently over the cream cheese layer, gently pressing seams together again.

Step 7

Brush melted butter over dough. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon, then evenly sprinkle mixture over top crust.

Step 8

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate 1-2 hours, or overnight before serving.