Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and creamy cheese encased in flaky crescent roll dough. These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert, offering a burst of citrus flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Lemon Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Garnish:
- extra lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Rolls: Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Spread 1 tablespoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto each triangle, leaving a small border. Roll up the dough and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a simple glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle glaze over the cooled crescent rolls and garnish with extra lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- You can double the filling and glaze for extra richness.
- Best enjoyed the same day but can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert or Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
