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glazed lemon crescent rolls arranged in rows on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Lemon cheesecake crescent rolls are a delicious way to start or end your day! Canned crescent rolls get stuffed with sweet, tangy filling for a tasty breakfast or dessert pastry.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Crescent Rolls

  • 1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 lemon optional

For The Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • lemon zest for garnish, optional
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Instructions

  • Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, extract, and zest (if using) to a mixing bowl. Blend together until evenly combined and smooth. Set aside.
    4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, zest of 1 lemon
  • Open the crescent rolls, unroll them, and separate the triangles. Divide the filling evenly between all 8 triangles in a dollop on the wider end of each triangle. Smooth out but not all the way to the edges.
    1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • Roll each crescent up and transfer them to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 12-13 minutes, just until puffed up and golden brown. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool completely.
  • Add the remaining sugar and lemon juice to a small bowl then stir together until evenly combined. Spoon the glaze over top of the cooled rolls. Sprinkle zest overtop.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't add too much filling to the center or it will leak out when you bake.
  • Fresh lemon is a must here! You can get away with bottled lemon juice in some recipes but this recipe is all about that lemon flavor so you'll want the real, fresh stuff.
  • You can substitute lime juice and zest to make a key lime version of these rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg