Looking for a new breakfast or snack idea? These Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls are perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.
I hope you have enjoyed this fun Banana Split inspired week. Aimee and I definitely had a blast making you treats that had the traditional banana split flavors incorporated into new and delicious goodies.
I still have a few more recipes that I want to try out. But after a week of all banana I am ready to change it up a bit in my kitchen. Be prepared to see a random Banana Split recipe here and there over the next few months though. #youhavebeenwarned
The rest of the ripe bananas have been frozen for future breakfast smoothies.
Speaking of breakfast...we couldn't have a themed week and not include a breakfast treat, now could we?
I love making easy danishes and rolls as a special breakfast. And yes, these are considered breakfast and snack around our house. I also let them eat marshmallow cereal and drink chocolate milk. Whoops 🙂 Now before I get hate mail from you saying that I am horrible for letting my children eat these as breakfast, let me ask you a few questions.
1. Do you eat donuts and pastries for breakfast sometimes?
2. Why is soaking pancakes in syrup an acceptable breakfast?
3. Aren't some muffins just cupcakes without frosting?
4. Do you really think my kids eat these kinds of things every single day?
We am a firm believers in moderation and healthy eating. Fruit and veggies are main staples in our house. I have had quite a few people tell me how impressed they are that my kids will eat salads for lunch and dinner. We started them young on these kinds of foods, and they are used to eating healthy food every week. #theythinkitsnormal
They are also used to a dessert blogger mom who can't stay away from baking sugar bombs all.the.time. Teaching them moderation in what they eat has been an important lesson for all of us to practice. Yes, even me. Personally I would love to eat sprinkled and chocolate goodness 24/7, but we all know my pants would kill me for that. Not to mention what does that say to my kids? "No sweet darling children you must eat your veggies. Now excuse me while I scarf down this piece of cake." Yeah, that's probably not going to go over so well.
Now that I got that out, let's make some cheesecake rolls. Banana Split style!
These rolls are really easy to make. Mix your softened cream cheese with a ripe banana and a little bit of sugar and flour. Set it in the refrigerator while you get the crescent rolls ready.
Open the can and separate the rolls into 4 rectangles. There are 8 triangles in each can, but you are going to press 2 triangles together to form a rectangle. You will use 2 cans of rolls to get 8 rolls total. Make sure all the seams are pressed together very well. Try not to press your dough too thin. We don't want the cheesecake goodness escaping during baking.
Spoon the cheesecake batter down the center of each roll. Drop a little bit of strawberry preserves into the cheesecake. Fold over the dough and press the ends together. Gently press the center seams together and flip the roll over so the seam is on the bottom. Bake and let cool.
To finish off these pastries, add some chocolate drizzles and sprinkles. I mean if you are going to eat a pastry for breakfast, you might as well go all out 🙂
Recipe
Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls Recipe
Banana and strawberry inside an easy to make cheesecake roll. Chocolate and sprinkles give it a fun flair.
Ingredients
- 2 - 8 ounce cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 medium sized ripe banana
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
- ½ cup strawberry preserves
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Mash the banana and add it to the bowl with the flour. Beat until it is all incorporated.
- Open both cans of crescent rolls. Press together small rectangles to form 8 total rectangles.
- Spread a large tablespoon of cheesecake batter down the center of each rectangle. Drop a teaspoon of preserves into the cheesecake. Dot it down the entire length of the roll.
- Fold the sides of the crescent roll up and over the batter. Press together the seams on top and at the ends. Flip over gently so the seam is on the bottom.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove and let cool on the tray for 15-20 minutes. Refrigerate until set.
- Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, then stir. Stir and heat for 15 seconds at a time until melted and creamy, if needed.
- Spoon into a ziplock baggie and cut one tip off. Drizzle over chilled rolls and top with sprinkles. Keep refrigerated in a sealed container.
Notes
*Seamless crescent dough can be used. Cut each sheet into 4 rectangles.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 417Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More fun recipes to try that have the delicious Banana Split flavor incorporated:
No Bake Banana Split Oreo Dessert
Chelsea+@chelseasmessyapron
What an awesome recipe!! I love that you made these with crescent rolls and they are SO cute. And as always, super creative 🙂 Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chelsea! 🙂
DessertForTwo
Your kids eat salad? Hooray! they can have all the dessert they want then, in my book! 🙂
Taylor+@+Food+Faith+Fitness
I can't handle myself around these. Banana splits and cheesecake? I am going to marry them
Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! Thanks Taylor! 😉
TidyMom
These would totally be served for breakfast at my house!! Pastries are my weakness!
Serene+@+House+of+Yumm
I have loved each and every one of your banana split recipes! And these are perfectly acceptable for a breakfast...there's a banana in it!! In fact, I'm thinking these may be visiting my breakfast table very soon 🙂
Bonnie
Just found your blog. It's wonderful. My girlfriends and I share links to blogs we find. I will now ad you to my list. I'm a big fan of "" and "Cooking With Mr. C.". Being a mother of 5 (ages 14, 12, 9, 6 and 4) , I need more and more ideas to keep the meals interesting. Keep them coming. Bonnie L.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Bonnie! 🙂 So glad to have you here!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
Dang, girl, you amaze me with your banana split creativity--I can't believe you have still more ideas coming up! I love these breakfast rolls! I also like the disclaimer at the beginning--you've obviously had a few cranky commenters in the past (been there!). Haters gonna hate, banana split cheesecake roll lovers gonna celebrate!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hehe! Yes! 😉 Thanks Elizabeth!
Krystle(Baking Beauty)
Moderation is key. No one looks back on their childhood and says wow i loved eating healthy breakfasts I'm sure these are delicious and will give them fond memories in the years that come!
Zainab
It was such a great week with all these banana ideas!!! I for one LOVE bananas and can't get enough ways to incorporate them into desserts. What a genius idea here. These rolls are amazing!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Zainab! 🙂
Mary+Frances
I love it when you and Aimee do themed weeks! Your apple one still is one of my favorites. But these pastry rolls, mmm yum, now this is a fun dessert! And definitely, moderation is good ... but even moderation needs moderation. There isn't anything wrong with dessert - only with eating the entire pan. Which may or may not happen with delicious recipes like this 😉
Kayla
Oh my goodness this just looks sooo good! I love the chocolatey bit in the middle 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kayla!
Trish+-+Mom+On+Timeout
These are too much fun Jocelyn! You guys are so creative!! Pinned!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
What a fun recipe, Jocelyn! I love that you combined classic summer ice cream flavors with cheesecake. Such a creative recipe! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Gayle!
Mir
Aw man. No cake for lunch? But I wanna!
No, moderation is good, I get it. But when you're having a banana split theme week, it's tough! Love this one, too!
kentuckylady717
These look really good, but I loathe bananas 🙂 What can you substitute instead of
the bananas ? I love cream cheese tho ....
Been making lots of smoothies lately.....do you have any SIMPLE smoothie recipes with just a few ingredients.....j
Just found one today online, 1/2 cup greek yogurt,10 frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup of either water, or you can use orange juice or another liquid, and it says a good squeeze of honey or other sweetener, but in the ones I've been making, I only use 1 teaspoon honey and that is enough....and just blend until smooth.....how simple is this ? Just (4) ingredients.....so will appreciate if you have other flavors, I would like to try...thanks Jocelyn....
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hhhmmm if you don't like banana, these are not the rolls for you. Actually you can leave the banana out and use an egg in it's place. Or try these Nutella Cheesecake Rolls. https://insidebrucrewlife.com/cheesecake-nutella-twists/ As for the simple smoothies, I like to do any frozen fruit, water, and protein powder. You can also add greek yogurt or juice if you like.
kentuckylady717
Thanks Jocelyn , you are the best .....just checked out your
Nutella cheesecake rolls and they look amazing and I will be making them soon.....
Chelsea+@+Gal+on+a+Mission
Such a fun and cute idea! I'd love to have one of these for breakfast, like tomorrow! As always they look delicious, Jocelyn. Hope you enjoyed the 4th! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chelsea!
Aimee@ShugarySweets
Thanks for doing Banana Split Week with me!! These are the perfect finale!! YUM
Siv @ AWorldInMyOven
So many banana split recipes! I'm loving it! *having a hard time deciding which one would be best to share with my family* As for these, I'm going to have to join you for breakfast some time I think! 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
That would be fun! 😉 Thanks Siv!
Tieghan
This is so creative!! What a fun breakfast for summer!
Michele @ Alwayzbakin
This is so clever! Love that you mixed the cream cheese with the bananas. Sounds like a good breakfast to me!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Michele!