Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::30 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::24
Yield::24 cheesecake bars
Ingredients
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cooking spray
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 (7.5-ounce) packages brown sugar and cinnamon spreadable cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent sheets (2 sheets)
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons cajeta (Mexican caramel), warmed (Optional)
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
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Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle ½ of the sugar mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
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Place one crescent sheet in the pan, trimming to fit as needed.
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To make the filling: Beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and orange zest together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
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Spread cream cheese filling evenly over crescent crust in pan.
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Gently lay the remaining crescent sheet over the filling.
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Pour melted butter over the top.
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Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture evenly over top.
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Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into bars. Serve warm or chill and serve within 24 hours. If desired, drizzle with Cajeta just before serving.
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