Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls: Easy, Indulgent Delight
These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the rich creaminess of cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture at the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough towards the point to form crescent shapes.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more lemon zest to the filling.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese, Crescent Rolls, Dessert, Easy Recipe