Description
These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful treat combining flaky, buttery crescent roll dough with a tangy and creamy lemon-infused filling. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus brightness—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
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
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 prepare for baking the rolls.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Shape Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto the center of each triangle.
- Roll Dough: Carefully roll up each dough triangle starting from the wide edge toward the point, forming crescent shapes. Place each roll on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for expansion.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and puff up nicely.
- Prepare Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth to create a bright lemon glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: After removing the rolls from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately to enjoy their fresh citrus flavor and creamy texture.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth filling.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor in both the filling and glaze.
- If desired, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after glazing for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Serve these rolls warm for the best taste and texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
