Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful and easy dessert featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy lemon cheesecake mixture. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, they make a perfect sweet treat for any occasion, ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Crescent Rolls and Filling
- 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
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon extract, and the zest of half a lemon. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill the crescent rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate into individual triangles. Spoon a portion of the lemon cheesecake filling onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll the crescents: Gently roll each triangle starting from the wider end, tucking in the corners as you go to form crescent shapes.
- Arrange for baking: Place the filled crescent rolls on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for expansion.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 12-14 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool the rolls: Remove the rolls from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: While the rolls cool, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
- Glaze the rolls: Drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the cooled crescent rolls before serving for a fresh, tangy finish.
Notes
- For best results, use cold cream cheese in the filling to ensure a smooth texture.
- Adjust lemon juice in the glaze to achieve your preferred tartness level.
- Serve the rolls the same day for maximum freshness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- These rolls can be reheated briefly in the oven for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
