Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are the perfect combination of tangy lemon and creamy cheesecake wrapped in flaky crescent dough. They make a delightful breakfast, brunch, or dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- For the Lemon Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or whisk.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a flat surface, and separate the dough into individual triangles as per the package instructions.
- Place a spoonful of the lemon cheesecake filling at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Be sure not to overfill.
- Roll the dough tightly around the filling, starting from the wide end and working toward the pointed tip. Curve the rolls into a crescent shape.
- Place each rolled-up crescent on the prepared baking sheet.
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Egg Wash & Baking:
- Brush the tops of each crescent roll with the beaten egg to give them a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed up.
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Make the Lemon Glaze:
- While the crescent rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
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Glaze & Serve:
- Once the crescent rolls are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm rolls, allowing it to soak in and give them that extra tangy sweetness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the crescent rolls with the cheesecake filling as it may leak out during baking.
- For an extra tangy flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the glaze.
- These rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg