Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful dessert or sweet snack featuring a creamy, zesty lemon cheesecake filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for a light treat or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Crescent Rolls
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill & Shape Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles on a clean surface. Spoon the cheesecake filling onto the wider end of each triangle. Gently roll each piece of dough, starting from the wide side and tucking in the corners, forming crescent shapes.
- Bake: Place the filled rolls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–14 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the baked rolls from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let them cool completely before glazing.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Rolls: Drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the cooled crescent rolls. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a little more lemon zest to the filling or glaze.
- Ensure cream cheese is cold for best results in the filling texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Rolls taste great slightly warmed or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 241mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
