Description
These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful blend of tangy lemon and smooth cream cheese wrapped in flaky, buttery crescent dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert, these rolls bake up golden and are topped with a luscious lemon glaze for a bright, refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Lemon Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a tangy and sweet filling.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into eight individual triangles, ready for filling and rolling.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto the center of each dough triangle. Carefully roll each triangle starting from the wide edge towards the point to form crescent rolls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet ensuring space between each roll for expansion.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed up, indicating they are fully cooked and flaky.
- Make Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Drizzle the lemon glaze over each roll before serving to add a bright and sweet finishing touch. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Adjust the lemon zest and juice amounts to your taste for a more or less tangy flavor.
- The rolls are best served warm but can be reheated gently before serving.
- You can substitute store-bought crescent roll dough with homemade dough for a more artisanal result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
