Description
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful dessert that combines the flaky texture of crescent rolls with a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, topped with a sweet lemon glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough, containing 8 rolls
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, optional
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Arrange the triangles on the prepared baking sheet with the wider ends facing toward you.
- Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of lemon cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll each triangle toward the pointed tip and pinch the sides to contain the filling.
- If desired, lightly brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 12–16 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice if needed.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the slightly cooled crescent rolls and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the filling or glaze.
- These rolls are best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg