Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic favorite! These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are the perfect blend of tangy lemon and creamy goodness, all wrapped up in a flaky crescent roll. Whether you're looking for a scrumptious breakfast treat, a sweet snack, or a charming addition to your brunch table, these rolls are sure to impress. With just a handful of ingredients and a mere 25 minutes of your time, you can create a mouthwatering dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ready to elevate your baking game? Let’s dive into the recipe!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 rolls
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
- Open the refrigerated crescent roll can and carefully unroll the dough, separating it into individual triangular sections on a clean work surface.
- Spread approximately 1-2 tablespoons of the lemon cream cheese mixture evenly across each crescent roll triangle, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Starting from the wider end of each triangle, gently roll the dough towards the pointed end, ensuring the cream cheese filling is enclosed within the roll.
- Place the rolled crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1-2 inches of space between each roll to allow for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the edges are slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust with additional powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple lemon glaze for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls!
Tips
- Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: For the smoothest filling, make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will help it blend easily with the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Zest with Care: When zesting your lemon, be sure to only take the yellow part of the peel. The white pith underneath can be bitter, so just focus on the bright, flavorful zest!
- Don’t Overfill: When spreading the cream cheese mixture on the crescent roll triangles, avoid overfilling them. Leaving a small border around the edges will prevent the filling from oozing out during baking.
- Keep an Eye on the Oven: Ovens can vary, so start checking the rolls around the 12-minute mark. You want them golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges for the best texture.
- Add a Glaze: For an extra touch of sweetness, consider drizzling a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled rolls before serving.
- Serve Warm: These rolls are best enjoyed warm out of the oven, but they can also be reheated briefly in the microwave for a few seconds if you have leftovers. With these tips in mind, you're ready to create a batch of irresistible Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls that will leave everyone craving more!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 151kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
