Description
Delightfully tangy and creamy, these Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls combine the flaky texture of crescent dough with a luscious lemon-flavored cream cheese filling. Perfect as an easy dessert or a sweet brunch treat, they bake to golden perfection and are dusted with powdered sugar for a stunning finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional for brushing)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a tangy cheesecake filling.
- Roll Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles, laying them flat on a clean surface.
- Fill Rolls: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the lemon cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each dough triangle, spreading slightly but keeping a margin to avoid overflow during baking.
- Shape Rolls: Starting from the wide end, gently roll each triangle toward the pointed end, enclosing the filling inside to form crescent-shaped rolls.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the filled rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Brush the tops with melted butter if desired for a richer flavor and a beautiful golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crescent rolls to cool slightly on a wire rack. Before serving, dust them generously with powdered sugar for an appealing, sweet finish.
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, drizzle the cooled rolls with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm but can also be served at room temperature without losing their delightful flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright citrus taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
