Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.

Fill the Rolls: Place a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture at the wider end of each triangle. Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the pointed end, enclosing the filling.

Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the filled crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet.

Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter.

Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered crescent rolls.

Bake the Rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough is cooked through.

Cool and Serve: Allow the crescent rolls to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.