Description

Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful balance of tangy lemon and creamy cheesecake, elegantly wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat, these rolls are quick to make and will impress your guests with their delicious flavors and beautiful presentation. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and watch smiles appear all around!

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
Spoon about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle's wide end and roll tightly from wide to narrow.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (50g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For variety, substitute lemon zest with orange or lime zest. Add fresh berries or graham cracker crumbs inside the rolls for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.