Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that blends tangy lemon with creamy cheese in a flaky, golden pastry. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack, these rolls offer a refreshing citrusy flavor that can be prepared in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles along the perforated lines.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward the pointed tip to encase the filling.
- Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Zest the lemon before juicing for easier preparation.
- Don’t overload the filling to prevent spillage during baking.
- Gently pinch the edges of the dough before rolling for a neater finish.
- For a bakery-style touch, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze while still warm.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon dessert, cream cheese pastry, easy breakfast, quick pastry, citrus rolls, crescent roll recipe, brunch treat