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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

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These soft, flaky crescent rolls are filled with a rich lemon cheesecake filling and drizzled with a sweet-tart lemon glaze. Perfect for a quick dessert or a delightful breakfast treat!

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 8 rolls

Ingredients

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  • 1 tube (8 count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles along the perforated lines.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle, making sure the filling stays inside. Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. While the rolls are cooling, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  8. Once the rolls have cooled for about 5 minutes, drizzle with the lemon glaze.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumpy filling
  • Don’t overfill the crescents or the filling will leak
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before adding the glaze
  • These are best served warm, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Make these for your next brunch gathering or weekend breakfast – they’ll disappear faster than you can say “seconds, please!”
  • Author: Jordan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes