Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls. A perfect balance of tangy lemon and creamy cheese wrapped in buttery crescent dough, these treats are a sweet delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Lemon Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 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
- Extra lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill and Roll: Unroll crescent dough, place a tablespoon of filling on each triangle, and roll towards the point.
- Bake: Arrange rolls on the baking sheet, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls, garnish with lemon zest, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can add fresh blueberries for a fruity variation.
- Best when consumed on the same day; store leftovers in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
