Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tangy lemon cheesecake and flaky crescent dough with our tantalizing Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are bursting with refreshing citrus flavor, guaranteed to brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
For Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls:
1 block package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel from 1 large lemon
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent dough sheets
1 tablespoon butter, melted
For Lemon Glaze Topping:
½ cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh grated lemon peel for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and lemon peel until smooth.
- Fill crescent dough with the cream cheese mixture and roll up.
- Bake until golden brown.
- Prepare lemon glaze and drizzle over warm rolls.
- Garnish with fresh lemon peel if desired and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature before mixing.
Adjust lemon glaze consistency by adding more or less lemon juice according to preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
