Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful combination of flaky crescent dough filled with a creamy, tangy lemon cheesecake mixture. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are easy to make and bursting with citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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Crescent Roll Dough:
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup lemon curd
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Spread cream cheese mixture and lemon curd on each triangle. Roll up the crescents and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush the rolls with melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm, can be reheated
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest or lemon curd
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
