Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Recipe
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls combine flaky, buttery crescent dough with a smooth, tangy lemon cheesecake filling, finished with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect as a bright, delightful dessert or a special breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 8 crescent rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Crescent Rolls and Filling
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cold)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon extract, and the zest of half a lemon. Beat on medium-high speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Prepare Crescents: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough onto a clean surface, separating it into 8 triangles. Spoon a portion of the cream cheese lemon filling onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll the Crescent Rolls: Gently roll each triangle starting at the wider end with the filling inside, tucking the corners inward to form crescent shapes.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the rolled crescents about 2 inches apart on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet to allow for expansion while baking.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Rolls: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess when glazing.
- Prepare Glaze: While the rolls cool, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Glaze the Rolls: Once the crescent rolls have cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over each roll to finish.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is cold before mixing to achieve a smooth filling.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest lemon flavor.
- Do not skip cooling the rolls before glazing to avoid melting the glaze into the rolls.
- You can substitute lemon extract with vanilla extract, but the lemon flavor will be less pronounced.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Keywords: lemon cheesecake, crescent rolls, lemon dessert, lemon glaze, quick dessert, breakfast pastry
