Description

These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful combination of tangy lemon and creamy cheese wrapped in a flaky crescent roll. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, these rolls are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Ingredients

Crescent Rolls:

1 (8 oz) package refrigerated crescent roll dough

Lemon Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze:

1/4 cup powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoons milk

Garnish:

additional lemon zest for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fill and Roll: Unroll crescent dough, place a tablespoon of filling on each triangle, and roll up. Arrange on baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk together for glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls and sprinkle with lemon zest if desired.
Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add a bit of lemon extract to the glaze.
Best enjoyed the day they’re made but can be stored in the fridge and reheated.