Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Recipe
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful dessert or sweet treat that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemon. Perfect for brunch, parties, or any time you’re craving a deliciously sweet and tangy pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 block package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel from 1 large lemon
Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 ounce) refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent dough sheets
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
Lemon Glaze Topping:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh grated lemon peel for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and grated lemon peel until smooth.
- Prepare Crescent Rolls: Separate crescent dough into triangles, spoon cream cheese mixture onto each triangle, roll up starting from the wide end.
- Bake: Brush with melted butter, bake for 11–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Lemon Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze, drizzle over warm crescent rolls.
Notes
- These rolls are best served warm.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite citrus flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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