Description
These Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a flaky, sweet-tart pastry filled with creamy lemon cheesecake flavor—perfect for brunch, dessert, or a quick treat anytime.
Ingredients
- For the rolls:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk or lemon juice, to thin
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
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Place a spoonful of filling on the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly.
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Place rolls on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
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Cool slightly. If desired, whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Add fresh berries for a fruity variation.
- Use orange zest for a creamsicle-inspired version.
- Skip glaze for a less sweet finish—still delicious.
- These taste great warm or chilled.
