Description
Lemon cheesecake crescent rolls are your secret weapon for an effortless breakfast treat that’ll make your morning shine. Grab some simple ingredients, roll them up, and watch your family devour these zesty, creamy pastries in minutes.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Glaze Components:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking and prevents sticking.
- Mix 4 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a bowl until your mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Open the 8 oz crescent roll can and separate each triangle carefully on your work surface.
- Spread one heaping spoonful of cream cheese filling at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end, gently tucking the filling inside as you create a compact crescent shape.
- Place the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for exactly 10-12 minutes until the rolls turn a beautiful golden brown color.
- Remove the sheet from the oven and let the rolls cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract into a silky glaze.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the warm crescent rolls before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- Use fresh lemon zest for a bright, vibrant citrus flavor that elevates the entire pastry.
- Handle the crescent dough gently to prevent tearing and keep the filling neatly enclosed during baking.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat cream cheese and use a sugar substitute in the filling and glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg