Description
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls combine the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough with a tangy, creamy lemon cheesecake filling. These easy-to-make, bite-sized desserts are perfect for a quick treat or a delightful party snack. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they offer a refreshing balance of sweet and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Baking and Serving
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Make Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully separate it into 8 triangles, arranging them on a clean surface for filling.
- Fill and Roll: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the lemon cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each crescent dough triangle. Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly, gently tucking in the filling as you go to create crescent rolls.
- Arrange and Brush: Place the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Brush each roll with melted butter to promote browning and add flavor during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly after baking. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle the rolls with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with a little lemon juice after baking.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm, right out of the oven, for the freshest taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
