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Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert



Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients, such as crescent dough, cream cheese, sugar, and jam. Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert is a fun and festive dessert that is sure to please everyone who tries it!

Ingredients:

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent roll dough, thawed

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (18 ounce) jar jam, any flavor

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  3. Unroll one can of crescent dough and place it in the prepared baking dish.

  4. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  5. Beat in the cream cheese until smooth.

  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent dough.

  7. Spread the jam over the cream cheese mixture.

  8. Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it on top of the jam.

  9. Press the edges of the crescent dough together to seal.

  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

  11. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.

  • If you don't have any cream cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as mascarpone or ricotta.

  • To make this ahead of time, assemble the dessert without the jam. Cover the dessert tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove the dessert from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

  • Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert can be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as powdered sugar, chocolate frosting, or sprinkles.

Variations:

  • For a chocolate version, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture.

  • For a lemon version, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon of lemon extract to the cream cheese mixture.

  • For a coffee version, add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the cream cheese mixture.

Conclusion

Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to please everyone who tries it!

Here are some additional stories and tips about Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert:

  • Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert is a fun and festive dessert that is often served at potlucks and holiday gatherings.

  • Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert is a great way to use up leftover crescent dough.

  • Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert can be customized to your liking. Try using different flavors of jam, or adding different toppings.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Aw Shucks Crescent Dough Dessert!


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