Description
Light, flaky crescent rolls stuffed with a creamy lemon cheesecake filling and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze. A quick and easy dessert or snack that’s perfect for lemon lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture at the wider end of each triangle. Gently roll up the dough, starting from the wide end and tucking in the filling as you go.
- Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While the rolls cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm crescent rolls. Serve immediately or let them cool to room temperature before enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, sprinkle additional lemon zest over the glaze.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 12 minutes:
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg