Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful dessert that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with a creamy cheesecake filling, all wrapped up in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion!
Ingredients
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Crescent Rolls:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the wide end of each triangle, then roll up tightly.
- Bake: Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers if using. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, drizzle with a quick lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- These are best served warm but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
