Description
These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls feature a tender crescent dough filled with a smooth and tangy lemon cream cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they offer a delightful balance of creamy, citrusy flavors and flaky pastry in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the filling is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Assemble Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture evenly onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll and Arrange: Starting at the wide end, carefully roll up each triangle toward the pointed end, forming crescent shapes. Place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons of lemon juice in a small bowl until you have a smooth glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Remove the warm crescent rolls from the oven and drizzle the lemon glaze over them. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, sprinkle a little extra granulated sugar on top of the crescent rolls before baking.
- These rolls are best served warm and fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven for a few minutes if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
