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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This delightful Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls recipe combines flaky, buttery crescent roll dough with a creamy, tangy lemon cheesecake filling. Perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or a light dessert, these rolls offer a refreshing citrus twist balanced by the richness of cream cheese. They bake quickly to golden perfection, making them an easy yet impressive dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

Crescent Rolls

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Finishing

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  3. Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles along the perforations.
  4. Fill and Roll: Spoon about one tablespoon of the cream cheese lemon filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll the dough from the wide end to the narrow end, encapsulating the filling securely.
  5. Arrange and Bake: Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down to prevent unrolling. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Cool and Dust: Allow the crescent rolls to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet to firm up slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  • Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
  • Do not overfill the crescents to avoid filling leaking during baking.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • For an extra touch, drizzle with lemon glaze or a simple icing if desired.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemon-cheesecake-crescent-rolls-recipe/