Description
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a quick and delightful treat that transforms any occasion into a celebration. With a flaky, golden crescent dough enveloping a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, these rolls are perfect for brunches, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Each bite bursts with refreshing citrus flavor and rich creaminess, making them impossible to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Unroll crescent roll dough on a clean surface.
- Spoon about 1 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle's wide end.
- Roll up the dough starting from the wide end and place seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (45g)
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating a splash of vanilla extract or lime zest into the filling. Top your rolls with fresh berries or drizzle with chocolate for an extra touch.