Description
These luscious lemon cheesecake crescent rolls are filled with a creamy citrus-infused cream cheese mixture and topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an easy sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 block (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 can (8 ounce) refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent dough sheets
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh grated lemon peel for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and grated lemon peel using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Open the crescent rolls package and separate the dough into 8 individual triangles. Lay them flat on a clean surface.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the widest end of each triangle, dividing evenly.
- Roll up each crescent starting from the wide end, tucking the pointed end underneath and pinching the seams closed. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and bake on the middle rack for 11 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to create the glaze. Drizzle over the warm rolls.
- Garnish with fresh grated lemon peel if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest to the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat briefly in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds before serving.
- Crescent dough sheets can be used and cut into triangles if preferred.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
