Reduced Fat Cheesecake Crescent Bars

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Reduced Fat Cheesecake Crescent Bars! This easy-to-make dessert combines layers of buttery, reduced-fat crescent roll dough with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling that’s sweetened just right. A sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a drizzle of melted butter create a golden, aromatic top crust, while a dusting of low-calorie powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes (including prep time), these lightened-up cheesecake bars are an irresistible treat for any occasion—perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying your craving for a decadent yet low-fat dessert. Serve them chilled for the ultimate creamy delight!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

7 items

• 2 cans Reduced-fat crescent roll dough
• 16 oz Reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp Low-calorie powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

2. Unroll one can of reduced-fat crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pinch the seams together to create a uniform base layer.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened reduced-fat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough base using a spatula.

5. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer, pinching the seams together to form a solid top layer.

6. Brush the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top crescent layer and sprinkle it with ground cinnamon for a warm flavor.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.

8. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up for clean slices.

9. Optional: Dust the top with low-calorie powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness before slicing into 12 bars.

10. Serve chilled and enjoy your lightened-up cheesecake crescent bars!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (91.4g)

Calories		284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.7 g	16%
	Saturated Fat	6.6 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		445 mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate		33.5 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	0.1 g	0%
	Total Sugars	17.9 g
Protein		5.4 g	11%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		29 mg	2%
Iron		0.8 mg	5%
Potassium		55 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1371 cal (42.4%%)

Protein: 259 cal (8.0%%)

Carbs: 1605 cal (49.6%%)