Description
These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls offer a delightful combination of flaky, golden crescent dough filled with a creamy, tangy lemon and cream cheese filling. Topped with a smooth lemon glaze, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
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Crescent Rolls and Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the rolls bake evenly and do not stick.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy lemon-flavored filling.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles, which will serve as the base for filling and rolling up the crescent rolls.
- Fill and Roll: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough triangle. Carefully roll up the dough, starting from the wide edge, to form crescent-shaped rolls, then place them on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and puffed up, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Make Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth to create a zesty glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: After baking, let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over each roll. Serve warm and enjoy the fresh lemon flavor and creamy texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- For more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the filling or glaze.
- Serve the rolls warm for the best texture and taste experience.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
- You can substitute the crescent dough with puff pastry for a slightly different texture.
