Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls feature a flaky, buttery crescent roll shell filled with a tangy, creamy lemon cheesecake filling and topped with a sweet citrus glaze. Perfect for spring brunch, dessert, or a delightful snack!
Ingredients
• For the Crescent Rolls:
– 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (Pillsbury or equivalent)
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
• For the Glaze:
– 1/3 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust for desired consistency)
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus extra if needed)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Filling:
– In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
– Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
– Spoon about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the lemon cheesecake filling onto the wider end of each triangle.
– Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end toward the tip, ensuring you pinch the seams closed.
4. Bake:
– Place the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Brush the tops with melted butter.
– Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
5. Glaze and Serve:
– While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
– Allow the rolls to cool slightly on a wire rack, then drizzle the glaze over them.
– Serve warm.
Notes
• For an extra lemony kick, add a little extra lemon zest or a drop of lemon extract.
• If you prefer a thicker filling, chill the cream cheese mixture for 5 minutes before filling the dough.
• Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated briefly in the oven or microwave.
• This recipe is versatile—serve for breakfast, dessert, or as a sweet snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 roll
- Calories: ~130 kcal
- Sugar: ~10 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg
- Fat: ~7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~16 g
- Fiber: ~0-1 g
- Protein: ~2 g
- Cholesterol: ~20 mg