Description
Delight in these luscious Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls, featuring flaky crescent dough filled with a smooth lemon-infused cream cheese mixture. Perfect for a tangy, sweet breakfast treat or a light dessert, these rolls combine zesty lemon flavors with creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in golden, buttery crescent rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended to create a creamy lemon cheesecake filling.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles as per package instructions.
- Fill Rolls: Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the lemon cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll up each triangle from the wide end to the narrow end, encasing the filling.
- Brush with Butter: Place the rolled crescents on an ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each roll lightly with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Dust: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly on a wire rack. Once warm, dust the tops with powdered sugar for a delicate sweet finish.
- Serve: Serve the lemon cheesecake crescent rolls warm or at room temperature, perfect alongside a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- For best results, use cream cheese softened to room temperature to ensure smooth filling.
- You can substitute the powdered sugar with a light drizzle of lemon glaze if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat rolls in a warm oven for a few minutes before serving to refresh their texture.
