Description
Silky lemon cheesecake crescent rolls bring zesty comfort to classic pastry lovers. Creamy filling nestled in flaky golden dough creates a delightful breakfast or dessert that satisfies sweet cravings with Mediterranean-inspired charm.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal baking preparation.
- Create a velvety filling by whisking cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean, flat surface, ensuring each triangle is ready for filling.
- Generously spread the cream cheese mixture across the wide end of each dough triangle, maintaining an even distribution.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end toward the pointed tip, ensuring a compact and neat shape.
- Arrange the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each roll for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color that indicates perfect doneness.
- While rolls are baking, quickly whisk powdered sugar and milk together to create a smooth, glossy glaze.
- Remove crescents from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes to prevent glaze from melting completely.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm crescent rolls, ensuring an even and appetizing coating.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, enjoying the delicate balance of tangy lemon and sweet cream cheese.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- For extra zesty flavor, add more lemon zest or substitute with orange zest for a different citrus twist.
- Use gluten-free crescent roll dough to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using a sugar substitute or cutting the amount of granulated sugar in half for a lighter dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 318 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg