1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Layers:
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create the first layer.
- Spread the prepared cheesecake filling evenly over the crescent roll layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cheesecake filling, creating the top layer. Stretch and press the dough to cover the filling.
4. Drizzle with Butter and Sugar:
- Pour the melted butter over the top layer of crescent roll dough.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the melted butter.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
6. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the sopapilla cheesecake to cool before slicing.
- Optional: Drizzle honey over the top for extra sweetness.
7. Enjoy:
Serve your sopapilla cheesecake squares at room temperature. It’s a delightful treat that combines the richness of cheesecake with the sweet and cinnamon-flavored layers of sopapilla.
This dessert is a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for sharing at gatherings, potlucks, or as a special treat for your family.