Instructions

How to Make a Raspberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

1. In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm milk together. Let stand for 10 minutes to activate.
2. Now, add in the egg, sugar, salt, and all-purpose flour. If using a stand mixer, add the dough hook and butter, then let mix for 8 to 10 minutes. If making by hand, combine until a sticky dough forms, then lightly flour a clean surface and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
3. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.

How to Make Raspberry Jam

1. In a saucepan, add the raspberries, 3/4 cup water, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir and then bring this to a boil.
2. Cook for 6 minutes, then crush the berries until they are mashed. Add in the lemon juice and stir well.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
4. Pour the slurry into the raspberry mixture, stirring constantly over medium heat. Remove the jam from the heat source, strain to remove seeds, then set it aside to cool completely.

How to Make Cream Cheese Filling

1. In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Set this aside.

How to Assemble Raspberry Cream Cheese Rolls

1. Lightly spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.
2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down. Then, place the dough on a lightly floured clean surface. Roll this out into a circle.
3. Cut the circle into 4 equal pieces.
4. Then cut each of these pieces in half again, and then in half a final time to make 16 triangle-shaped pieces.
5. Now, add a spoonful of the cream cheese and of the jam, to each roll at the widest point.
6. Then, roll these into a crescent roll shape and place them into a prepared baking dish. Repeat until all of the dough has been used.
7. Loosely cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let this rise again for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F and then whisk the egg.
9. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash and then bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on top.