Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole with Berry Compote

This Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole with Berry Compote is a cozy, crowd-pleasing bake that tastes like a cross between a cheesecake and a breakfast pastry. Buttery crescent rolls wrap around a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with a warm, glossy berry compote—perfect for brunch, holidays, or an easy dessert.

Ingredients

For the casserole

• 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the berry compote

• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or frozen mixed berries)
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and dish
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
2. Make the cheesecake filling
   In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
3. Layer the crescent dough
   Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing the seams to form a solid layer.
4. Add the filling
   Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough layer.
5. Top with crescent dough
   Unroll the second can of crescent dough and gently lay it over the cream cheese layer, pressing seams together lightly.
6. Add butter and bake
   Pour the melted butter evenly over the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center. Let cool slightly.
7. Prepare the berry compote
   While the casserole bakes, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until berries soften and release juices. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
8. Serve
   Spoon warm berry compote over the casserole before serving, or serve on the side for individual portions.

✨ Tip: This casserole can be served warm or chilled. For extra indulgence, add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of vanilla glaze before serving.