Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful combination of flaky crescent dough filled with a tangy lemon cream cheese mixture and luscious lemon curd. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they bake up golden brown and are optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors are well incorporated.
- Shape Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles. On each triangle, spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture evenly. Then add a small dollop of lemon curd on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll each triangle toward the tip to enclose the filling. Place each rolled crescent onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Add Butter: Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with melted butter to promote browning and add richness during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Best enjoyed the day they are made for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a shortcut, use only lemon curd as filling or omit it for a milder lemon flavor.
